New Bedford School District

District Spending

The New Bedford School District spends $14,841 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The New Bedford School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The New Bedford School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 8% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the New Bedford School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The New Bedford School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.