James B Congdon

Communication between the parents and teacher is almost non-existent. Forget trying to get in touch with one of the teachers too. My son needed help and I wasn't made aware of the situation until parent/teacher conference. The teachers there have been there forever and are getting tired. That school needs new fresh teachers with new fresh ideas.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school. My son originally went to Fairhaven elementary school and was doing horribly. The teacher's there were just old and miserable and obviously have been working too long. I moved to New bedford, put him in Congdon and it was such an improvement!! His new teacher was so personable, and helped him catch right up to where he needed to be. That was the best move for him. Hopefully every child I have will be able to experience this wonderful facility!
--Submitted by a parent

this school is still doing poorly,i had 2 sons attend there and they did poorly,now they attend the charter school and both are doing great,so that alone speaks for itself,,i have another son who is currently attending congdon and he is doing poorly and they haven't met his needs and i am trying to transfer him to a better school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is doing extremely poor on state standardized testing, the results speak for themselves. This school is a school in need of improvement. It is one of the worst schools in New Bedford. I am currently trying to get my son transferred into a better school that can perform up to the standards that every parent should expect and every teacher and principal should supply.
--Submitted by Alyson Santos, a parent

Congdon shool is a great enviroment for children! I attended Congdon school from 1999 till 2004! I am now 12 yrs old! I now attend Roosevelt Jr High...A BIG difference. I felt safe at Congdon. I felt special in my own way! Its a great school and any one who attends Congdon is very lucky! Mrs.Souza did a great job being the principal and controlling this school! I am proud to have gone there!
--Submitted by Courtney Cabral, a student