John B Devalles
Tel:
(508) 997-4511
- John B Devalles serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John B Devalles 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 student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
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 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 389 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John B Devalles 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 John B Devalles is 0.63, which is more 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 | #1409 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 20% |
| Black | 11% | 9% |
| White | 40% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 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 John B Devalles is City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Roosevelt Middle School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James B Congdon (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Bedford James B Congdon Grades: K-5 | 336 students
0.3 miles
50 Hemlock Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 0.3 K-5 336 - New Bedford Alfred J Gomes Grades: PK-5 | 553 students
0.5 miles
286 S Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 0.5 PK-5 553 - New Bedford Renaissance Community School For The Arts Grades: PK-5 | 223 students
0.5 miles
286 South Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 0.5 PK-5 223 - New Bedford Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 345 students
0.9 miles
47 Emery Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511 0.9 PK-5 345 - New Bedford Betsey B Winslow Grades: K-5 | 310 students
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561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 1.0 K-5 310
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