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New Bedford Academy

Charter | K-8 | 148 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 6, 2013

I have 2 children that attend New Bedford. This school works with each child. teacher to child ratio is wonderful. Every person in the school knows every child. They make you feel like family. The teaching staff works wonderful with my children. they have stayed after just to help when my kids have asked them to. They go out of their way to make time available for parents to get involed with the school, after normal hours. The principal helps with all aspects of education with the children. He has always had an open door when i go to the school. Answers all questions i have every asked him.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2007

Three years ago two of my children transferred to new Bedford academy from another school. One was in third grade. Coming from a different't school he could not read or even write his own name! Now in fifth grade he is doing very well! He gets the extra help he needs from the NBA staff. It is more one on one and small group instruction. At the other school he just fell threw the cracks, and never had one day of homework. New Bedford Academy I know is the right thing for all three of my kids!!!
—Submitted by Jeffrey Schuster, a parent


Posted January 5, 2007

My grandson transferred to NBA in Oct. 06. Our family is very pleased with the school and staff. My grandson is a special needs student with ADHD. The NBA is helping him tremendously to deal with this a still be an active participant in the classroom. The academics are challenging but, the staff is excellent in helping each child stretch for the potential to meet the challenge. Donna Miller Temperance, MI
—Submitted by Donna Miller, a parent


Posted March 3, 2004

I enrolled my younger son in New Bedford Academy when we moved to this area in 2001, after he and my older son had been attending a private school. The first year was not the greatest. The second year was really great that by the end of the second year I decided to move my older son to this school as well, this year has been great for both my son's. I like the teachers they are superb, very professional. The principal is very friendly and professional. There are always communications betwwen parents and teachers. Vivian Cosgrove
—Submitted by Vivian Cosgrove, a parent


Posted February 11, 2004

My son is in Kindergarten at NBA and I can't tell you how pleased I am with this school! I love the fact that there is a uniform dress code, and especially the small class sizes. His teachers are superb and he is learning so much. I can't say enough about NBA! We are very happy that we chose NBA for our children's education over our local school.
—Submitted by Amy Mayberry, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

15 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
27%

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

15 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
67%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

16 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
25%

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

16 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
63%

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

16 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
36%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

11 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
55%

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

11 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
82%

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

11 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

15 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
40%

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

15 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
80%

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
94%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

15 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

15 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
13%

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

15 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
67%

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

15 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

20 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
25%

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

20 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

20 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 71%
Black 4% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Greg Sauter
Fax number
  • (734) 854-1573

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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6315 Secor Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144
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Phone: (734) 854-5437

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