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James B Congdon vs. William H Taylor

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School Overview

School
James B Congdon
50 Hemlock Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
William H Taylor
71 Portland Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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William H Taylor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William H Taylor ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
301 students
261 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William H Taylor over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James B Congdon.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William H Taylor.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
21 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William H Taylor over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William H Taylor 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

#982 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#373 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William H Taylor, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William H Taylor 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.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William H Taylor 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.
50-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William H Taylor 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 James B Congdon by grade.
This chart displays the students of William H Taylor by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
34
Kindergarten Students
44
33
Grade 1 Students
54
36
Grade 2 Students
37
46
Grade 3 Students
61
41
Grade 4 Students
48
41
Grade 5 Students
57
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William H Taylor, 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
40%
23%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William H Taylor, 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%
9%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William H Taylor, 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
40%
58%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William H Taylor, 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%
10%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William H Taylor, 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.
0.66
0.60
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of William H Taylor, 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
100%
84%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William H Taylor, 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
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William H Taylor, 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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