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Public | K-5 & ungraded | 218 students

 

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Posted May 2, 2010

This school is the best school because of how they involve the parents and have so many family oriented events throughout the year. The teachers are wonderful! I have not had such an experience with any other school and believe me I have dealt with many!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2008

I went to this school and loved it!!! I will miss it so much! I learned a lot here.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
32%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
32%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
15%

2008

 
 
24%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
15%

2008

 
 
24%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
17%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students59%
Female61%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students49%
Female56%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students16%
Female19%
Male13%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students25%
Female6%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students82%
Female85%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students43%
Female54%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students28%
Female46%
Male13%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 82% 68%
Hispanic 8% 15%
Black 5% 8%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 6%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Debra Letendre
Fax number
  • (508) 998-0887

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2203 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02745
Phone: (508) 997-4511

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