The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)26%
15%
Black
(09-10)5%
8%
White
(09-10)61%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)4%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
68%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Sarah D Ottiwell?
293 students attend Sarah D Ottiwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sarah D Ottiwell students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sarah D Ottiwell offer ?
Sarah D Ottiwell offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sarah D Ottiwell part of?
Sarah D Ottiwell is part of New Bedford School District.
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