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Alma Del Mar Charter School vs. James B Congdon

Should you attend Alma Del Mar Charter School or James B Congdon? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Alma Del Mar Charter School
515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
James B Congdon
50 Hemlock Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,041 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alma Del Mar Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James B Congdon ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
1,041 students
301 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alma Del Mar Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James B Congdon over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alma Del Mar Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James B Congdon.
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alma Del Mar Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James B Congdon over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alma Del Mar Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James B Congdon with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Bedford School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1177 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#982 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alma Del Mar Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James B Congdon, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Del Mar Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James B Congdon who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Bedford School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Del Mar Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James B Congdon who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Bedford School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alma Del Mar Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James B Congdon who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Bedford School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alma Del Mar Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of James B Congdon by grade.
Kindergarten Students
100
44
Grade 1 Students
105
54
Grade 2 Students
103
37
Grade 3 Students
102
61
Grade 4 Students
104
48
Grade 5 Students
100
57
Grade 6 Students
147
-
Grade 7 Students
148
-
Grade 8 Students
132
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alma Del Mar Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James B Congdon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Bedford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
60%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alma Del Mar Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James B Congdon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Bedford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alma Del Mar Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James B Congdon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Bedford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
20%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alma Del Mar Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James B Congdon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Bedford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alma Del Mar Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James B Congdon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Bedford School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alma Del Mar Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of James B Congdon, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Bedford School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alma Del Mar Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James B Congdon, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Bedford School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alma Del Mar Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alma Del Mar Charter School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James B Congdon, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Bedford School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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