How do these districts compare?
| Metric | New Bedford | Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Bedford, Massachusetts | Newtonville, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 12,640 | 11,990 |
| Number of Schools | 25 | 22 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | New Bedford | Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,807 | $26,981 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.4% | 5.5% |
| State Revenue | 82.7% | 20.8% |
| Local Revenue | 1.9% | 73.7% |
New Bedford
Federal State Local
Newton
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | New Bedford | Newton |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.8% | 51.3% |
| African American | 14.4% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.4% | 11.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 22.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | New Bedford | Newton |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 39 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 119.5:1 | 472.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.7% | 13.2% |
School Types
New Bedford
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 25
Newton
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.