Middle Schools in New Bedford

The three middle schools located in New Bedford, Massachusetts serve students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Keith Middle School stands out as the highest-performing of the three, ranking 364 out of 493 Massachusetts middle schools and outperforming the district and state averages on several MCAS Next Generation assessments. In contrast, Normandin Middle School had the lowest proficiency rates, with only 14.88% of students proficient or better in Mathematics.

While Roosevelt Middle School showed strong performance in 8th grade English Language Arts, all three schools performed below the New Bedford and Massachusetts averages in MCAS Next Generation test scores. The schools were also ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts middle schools, with Normandin Middle School ranking the lowest at 402 out of 493.

The data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes across the middle schools in New Bedford. Factors such as funding, resource allocation, and student-teacher ratios may contribute to the varying academic performance, and addressing these areas could be crucial in driving improvements and better outcomes for the students.