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James B Congdon
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
50 Hemlock Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 · (508) 997-4511 · Part of New Bedford School District
Students
299
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about James B Congdon
- Math proficiency 5 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 49.3%
Location
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50 Hemlock Street, New Bedford
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten45
Grade 148
Grade 256
Grade 340
Grade 467
Grade 543
Enrollment over time
306’20
270’21
326’22
301’23
299’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 38%White 34%Black 20%Two or more races 6%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.