Betsey B Winslow

561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

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Tel: (508) 997-4511

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Betsey B Winslow serves 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Betsey B Winslow 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 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Betsey B Winslow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Betsey B Winslow's student population of 205 students has declined by 30% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

205 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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School Rankings

Betsey B Winslow is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Betsey B Winslow is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1160 out of 1667 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

35-39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Betsey B Winslow and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

55-59%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Betsey B Winslow and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

20%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Betsey B Winslow and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

10%

White

62%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Betsey B Winslow and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Betsey B Winslow and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

10%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Betsey B Winslow and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New Bedford School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Betsey B Winslow's ranking?

Betsey B Winslow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Betsey B Winslow?

205 students attend Betsey B Winslow.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

62% of Betsey B Winslow students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Betsey B Winslow?

Betsey B Winslow has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Betsey B Winslow offer ?

Betsey B Winslow offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Betsey B Winslow part of?

Betsey B Winslow is part of New Bedford School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education