Best High Schools in South Dartmouth, MA

South Dartmouth, MA has 3 high schools with 4,012 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Dartmouth score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Dartmouth meet expectations.

1. Dartmouth High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dartmouth • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 979 Students

2. New Bedford High

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2898 Students

3. Whaling City Junior/senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Dartmouth, MA

South Dartmouth, MA has 3 middle schools with 1,782 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Dartmouth score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Dartmouth underperform expectations.

1. Dartmouth Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dartmouth • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students

2. Roosevelt Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Dartmouth, MA

South Dartmouth, MA has 7 elementary schools with 2,488 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Dartmouth score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Dartmouth exceed expectations.

1. Joseph Demello

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dartmouth • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 351 Students

2. James M. Quinn School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dartmouth • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 704 Students

3. Westport Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westport • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 441 Students

4. Betsey B Winslow

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students

5. James B Congdon

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 326 Students

6. Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Little Compton • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students

7. John B Devalles

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students

8. Andrew B. Cushman School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dartmouth • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 131 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Dartmouth, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Dartmouth, MA has a total population of 11,410 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Dartmouth, MA

8,282

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

46%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Dartmouth, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Dartmouth, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Dartmouth, MA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,898 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Dartmouth, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations