Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Casimir Pulaski ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Casimir Pulaski serves the northern part of New Bedford, MA, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of the school, typically 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Casimir Pulaski ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Casimir Pulaski's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
551 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Casimir Pulaski ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Casimir Pulaski is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casimir Pulaski's ranking?
Casimir Pulaski is ranked #808 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Casimir Pulaski often compared to?
Casimir Pulaskiis often viewed alongside schools like Elwyn G Campbell, Albert F Ford Middle School, Sgt Wm H Carney Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Casimir Pulaski?
551 students attend Casimir Pulaski.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Casimir Pulaski students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Casimir Pulaski?
Casimir Pulaski has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Casimir Pulaski offer ?
Casimir Pulaski offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Casimir Pulaski part of?
Casimir Pulaski is part of New Bedford School District.
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