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Best Schools in 02747, MA
02747, MA has 16 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 13,320 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 02747 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02747, MA
The top high schools in 02747, 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. B M C Durfee High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2460 Students
3. New Bedford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2898 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02747, MA
The top middle schools in 02747, 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. Keith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students
3. Normandin Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1051 Students
4. Morton Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 690 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02747, MA
The top elementary schools in 02747, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George H Potter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dartmouth • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
2. James M. Quinn School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dartmouth • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 704 Students
3. Elizabeth Carter Brooks
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 275 Students
4. North End Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fall River • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students
5. Charles S Ashley
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students
6. Friends Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friends Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 233 Students
7. Kiddie Kampus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiddie Kampus • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 423 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02747, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02747, MA has a total population of 22,276 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02747, 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 02747, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02747, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02747, 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 02747, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02747, MA
How many schools are in 02747, MA?
02747, MA has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 13,320 students in total.
How do schools in 02747 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 02747 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 02747 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02747?
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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