New Bedford School District

The New Bedford School District is located in New Bedford, MA and includes 28 schools that serve 12,609 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The New Bedford School District spends $14,375 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The New Bedford School District has 15 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 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the New Bedford School District, 19% 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.