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Douglas Road Elementary School vs. New Bedford Academy

Should you attend Douglas Road Elementary School or New Bedford Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Douglas Road Elementary School
6875 Douglas Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
New Bedford Academy
6315 Secor Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

New Bedford Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Douglas Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 82 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Bedford Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
571 students
82 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Douglas Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Bedford Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Douglas Road Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Bedford Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
6 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Douglas Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Bedford Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Road Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bedford Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Bedford Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Bedford Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1223 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2051 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Douglas Road Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Bedford Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in MI)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bedford Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Bedford Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Bedford Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bedford Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Bedford Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Bedford Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bedford Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Bedford Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Bedford Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Douglas Road Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Bedford Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
92
11
Grade 1 Students
91
8
Grade 2 Students
103
14
Grade 3 Students
87
10
Grade 4 Students
102
9
Grade 5 Students
96
7
Grade 6 Students
-
8
Grade 7 Students
-
7
Grade 8 Students
-
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Douglas Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bedford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New Bedford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New Bedford Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Douglas Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bedford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Bedford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Bedford Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Douglas Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bedford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Bedford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Bedford Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Douglas Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bedford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Bedford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Bedford Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Douglas Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bedford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Bedford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Bedford Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Douglas Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bedford Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Bedford Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Bedford Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.25
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Douglas Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bedford Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Bedford Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Bedford Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Douglas Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bedford Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Bedford Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Bedford Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Douglas Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bedford Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Bedford Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Bedford Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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