Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
Tel:
(508) 997-4511
- Sgt Wm H Carney Academy serves 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (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 50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Sgt Wm H Carney Academy 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Sgt Wm H Carney Academy's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 782 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sgt Wm H Carney Academy 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 Sgt Wm H Carney Academy is 0.72, 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 | #1102 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 20% |
| Black | 20% | 9% |
| White | 37% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 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 Sgt Wm H Carney Academy is Whaling City Junior/senior High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Alma Del Mar Charter School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Bedford Alma Del Mar Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 413 students
0.1 miles
515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
(774) 206-6827 0.1 K-8 413 - New Bedford Whaling City Junior/senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 100 students
0.1 miles
455 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 0.1 6-12 100 - New Bedford Trinity Day Academy Grades: 6-12 | 79 students
0.3 miles
181 Hillman Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 0.3 6-12 79 - New Bedford City On A Hill Charter Public School New Bedford Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 236 students
0.4 miles
384 Acushnet Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 985-6400 0.4 9-12 236 - New Bedford Ellen R Hathaway Grades: PK-5 | 303 students
0.4 miles
256 Court Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 997-4511 0.4 PK-5 303
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