James B Congdon

50 Hemlock Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

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Top 50%

Tel: (508) 997-4511

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James B Congdon serves 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

James B Congdon placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 306 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James B Congdon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

James B Congdon's student population of 306 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

306 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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School Rankings

James B Congdon is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of James B Congdon is 0.68, which is more 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

#703 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

36%

22%

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Black

14%

10%

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White

42%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.62

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

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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 James B Congdon's ranking?

James B Congdon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are James B Congdon often compared to?

James B Congdonis often viewed alongside schools like Alma Del Mar Charter School by visitors of our site.

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

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend James B Congdon?

306 students attend James B Congdon.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of James B Congdon students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of James B Congdon?

James B Congdon has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does James B Congdon offer ?

James B Congdon offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is James B Congdon part of?

James B Congdon is part of New Bedford School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 306 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education