New Bedford Public Schools has 25 schools and 12,845 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 60%. Also, of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at New Bedford Public Schools: The learner body at the schools served by New Bedford Public Schools is 40.3% White, 13.2% Black, 39.8% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic/Latino, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 40.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0.1% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 48% of learners are female, and 52% of learners are male. At schools in New Bedford Public Schools, of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 25.0% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at New Bedford Public Schools: Within New Bedford Public Schools, 93.7% of educators are certified, and 91.3% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average, at 14:1. The district has 38 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at New Bedford Public Schools: In New Bedford Public Schools, 43% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 39% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 19% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 14% tested at or above that level for math. And 25% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 21% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at New Bedford Public Schools: New Bedford Public Schools spends $23,351 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $274,851,000. The school district spends $8,695.1 million on instruction, $4,869.8 million on support services and $727.6 million on other expenses.