About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | New Bedford
Alfred J Gomes Elementary School is located in New Bedford, MA and is one of 20 elementary schools in New Bedford School District. It is a public school that serves 779 students in grades PK-5.
Alfred J Gomes Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alfred J Gomes Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Alfred J Gomes Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alfred J Gomes Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Alfred J Gomes Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Alfred J Gomes Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Alfred J Gomes Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Alfred J Gomes Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St James & St John School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Nativity Preparatory School Of New Bedford 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| John B Devalles Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| James B Congdon Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Sgt WM H Carney Acad Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 779
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Alfred J Gomes Elementary School had 82% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
46%
White
34%
Black
15%
Two or More Races
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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New Bedford District Spending
$14,841Per Pupil
The New Bedford spends $14,841 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about New Bedford District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Alfred J Gomes Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
2 out of 10
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