Alfred J Gomes
Alfred J Gomes serves 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Alfred J Gomes placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Alfred J Gomes's student population of 553 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 553 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Alfred J Gomes is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Alfred J Gomes is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1266 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 20% |
| Black | 13% | 9% |
| White | 18% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Bedford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Alfred J Gomes is City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Whaling City Junior/senior High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Renaissance Community School For The Arts (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Bedford Renaissance Community School For The Arts Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 223 students10
0.0 miles
286 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 0 PK-5 223 - New Bedford John B Devalles Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 389 students10
0.5 miles
120 Katherine Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511 0.5 K-5 389 - New Bedford James B Congdon Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 336 students10
0.6 miles
50 Hemlock Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 0.6 K-5 336 - New Bedford City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 236 students10
0.7 miles
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400 0.7 9-12 236 - New Bedford Whaling City Junior/senior High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 100 students10
0.7 miles
455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 0.7 6-12 100
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