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Best Schools in South Dartmouth, MA
South Dartmouth, MA has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,613 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in South Dartmouth don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Dartmouth, MA
The top high schools in South Dartmouth, 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. Westport Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westport • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 832 Students
3. New Bedford High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2898 Students
4. Whaling City Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
5. Trinity Day Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Dartmouth, MA
The top middle schools in South Dartmouth, 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. Roosevelt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Dartmouth, MA
The top elementary schools in South Dartmouth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph Demello
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dartmouth • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
2. James M. Quinn School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dartmouth • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 704 Students
3. Westport Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westport • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 441 Students
4. John B Devalles
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Bedford • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
5. Andrew B. Cushman School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dartmouth • Public • Grades Pre K • 131 Students
6. Alice A Macomber
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westport • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 173 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
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 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
15.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 South Dartmouth, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Dartmouth, MA
How many schools are in South Dartmouth, MA?
South Dartmouth, MA has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,613 students in total.
How do schools in South Dartmouth perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in South Dartmouth score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in South Dartmouth don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Dartmouth?
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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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations