New Bedford Academy

6315 Secor Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Bedford Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Bedford Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

New Bedford Academy's student population of 83 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
83 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

New Bedford Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Bedford Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2287 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
34%
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30-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Bedford Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Bedford Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in New Bedford Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in New Bedford Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
18%
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White
62%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in New Bedford Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of New Bedford Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Bedford Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Bedford Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Bedford Academy's ranking?
New Bedford Academy is ranked #2287 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are New Bedford Academy often compared to?
New Bedford Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Monroe Road Elementary School, Douglas Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend New Bedford Academy?
83 students attend New Bedford Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of New Bedford Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Bedford Academy?
New Bedford Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Bedford Academy offer ?
New Bedford Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is New Bedford Academy part of?
New Bedford Academy is part of New Bedford Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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