John B Devalles
Tel:
(508)997-4511
- John B Devalles serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
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John B Devalles places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John B Devalles's student population of 338 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John B Devalles's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John B Devalles is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1445 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 19% |
| Black | 14% | 9% |
| White | 42% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Bedford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John B Devalles is City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alma Del Mar Charter School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alma Del Mar Charter School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Bedford City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford Charter School
Grades: 9-11 | 177 students
1.1 miles
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508)985-6400 1.1 9-11 177 - New Bedford Alma Del Mar Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 324 students
1.2 miles
515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774)206-6827 1.2 K-7 324 - South Dartmouth Joseph Demello Grades: 1-5 | 419 students
1.2 miles
654 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508)996-6750 1.2 1-5 419 - South Dartmouth Andrew B. Cushman School Grades: PK-K | 161 students
1.6 miles
746 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508)996-3926 1.6 PK-K 161 - North Dartmouth James M. Quinn School Grades: K-5 | 617 students
1.8 miles
529 Hawthorn Street
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508)997-3178 1.8 K-5 617
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