For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,446 students in New Bedford, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in New Bedford, MA are Whaling City Junior/senior High School, Alma Del Mar Charter School and Global Learning Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Bedford, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in New Bedford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Bedford, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whaling City Junior/senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Alma Del Mar Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827
Grades: K-8
| 944 students
Rank: #33.
Global Learning Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Ashley Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 991-4105
Grades: 5-12
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
119 Frederick Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 796 students
Rank: #55.
Normandin Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
81 Felton St
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 985-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,112 students
Rank: #66.
Keith Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hathaway Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #77.
Trinity Day Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: 4-12
| 85 students
New Bedford, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
561 Allen Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
338 Dartmouth St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
135 Shawmut Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
120 Katherine Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
249 Phillips Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
26 Madeira Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 997-4511
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in New Bedford, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in New Bedford, MA include Whaling City Junior/senior High School, Alma Del Mar Charter School and Global Learning Charter Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Bedford, MA?
7 public middle schools are located in New Bedford, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in New Bedford, MA?
New Bedford, MA public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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