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Best Schools in 02740, MA
02740, MA has 28 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 18 elementary) serving 13,146 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 02740 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02740, MA
The top high schools in 02740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dartmouth High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dartmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 979 Students
2. Fairhaven High
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Fairhaven • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students
3. New Bedford High
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New Bedford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2898 Students
4. Whaling City Junior/senior High School
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New Bedford • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
5. Trinity Day Academy
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New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02740, MA
The top middle schools in 02740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dartmouth Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dartmouth • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students
2. Hastings Middle
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Fairhaven • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
3. Keith Middle School
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New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students
4. Roosevelt Middle School
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New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02740, MA
The top elementary schools in 02740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leroy Wood
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Fairhaven • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 442 Students
2. Joseph Demello
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Dartmouth • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
3. Elizabeth Carter Brooks
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 275 Students
4. James B Congdon
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 326 Students
5. Betsey B Winslow
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
6. Carlos Pacheco
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students
7. Ellen R Hathaway
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 236 Students
8. Alfred J Gomes
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New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 496 Students
9. Thomas R Rodman
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New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 210 Students
10. Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
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New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02740, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02740, MA has a total population of 45,309 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02740, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02740, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02740, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02740, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02740, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02740, MA
How many schools are in 02740, MA?
02740, MA has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 13,146 students in total.
How do schools in 02740 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 02740 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 02740 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02740?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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