How do these districts compare?
| Metric | New Bedford | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Bedford, Massachusetts | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 12,640 | 24,707 |
| Number of Schools | 25 | 46 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | New Bedford | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,947 | $28,304 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.4% | 16.4% |
| State Revenue | 82.7% | 70.1% |
| Local Revenue | 1.9% | 13.5% |
New Bedford
Federal State Local
Worcester
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | New Bedford | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.8% | 25.3% |
| African American | 14.4% | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.4% | 46.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | New Bedford | Worcester |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 110 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 105.7:1 | 259.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.1% | 28.1% |
School Types
New Bedford
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Worcester
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.