Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Bedford Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Bedford Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Bedford Academy's student population of 63 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
New Bedford Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Bedford Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2051 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Bedford Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Bedford Academy's ranking?
New Bedford Academy is ranked #2051 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are New Bedford Academy often compared to?
New Bedford Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Road Elementary School, Douglas Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend New Bedford Academy?
63 students attend New Bedford Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of New Bedford Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Bedford Academy?
New Bedford Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does New Bedford Academy offer ?
New Bedford Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Bedford Academy part of?
New Bedford Academy is part of New Bedford Academy School District.
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