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Jireh Swift
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2203 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02745 · (508) 997-4511 · Part of New Bedford School District
Students
204
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Jireh Swift
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 29.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 49.3%
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2203 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K29
Kindergarten25
Grade 130
Grade 230
Grade 334
Grade 429
Grade 527
Enrollment over time
157’20
208’21
226’22
221’23
204’24
Up 29.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 49%Hispanic 33%Black 10%Two or more races 5%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 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.