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Best Schools in 02743, MA
02743, MA has 7 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 6,500 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 02743 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02743, MA
The top high schools in 02743, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Apponequet Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freetown-lakeville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 729 Students
2. Fairhaven High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairhaven • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 633 Students
3. New Bedford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2898 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02743, MA
The top middle schools in 02743, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albert F Ford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acushnet • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
2. Normandin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1051 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02743, MA
The top elementary schools in 02743, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Acushnet Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acushnet • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 556 Students
2. Jireh Swift
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02743, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02743, MA has a total population of 10,572 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02743, 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 02743, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02743, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02743, 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 02743, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02743, MA
How many schools are in 02743, MA?
02743, MA has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 6,500 students in total.
How do schools in 02743 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 02743 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 02743 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02743?
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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