For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,090 students in 02740, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 02740, MA are Whaling City Junior/senior High School, Keith Middle School and Trinity Day Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 02740 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 02740, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02740, MA Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whaling City Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Keith Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #33.
Trinity Day Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 4-12
| 85 students
02740, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02740, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02740, MA include Whaling City Junior/senior High School, Keith Middle School and Trinity Day Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 02740, MA?
3 public middle schools are located in 02740, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in 02740, MA?
02740, MA public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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