New Bedford School District

District: New Bedford

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New Bedford
Address: 455 County Street New Bedford Massachusetts 02740-5194
Phone: (508) 997-4511
Locale: Suburb: Midsize
Type: Regular School District
Schools: 26
Teachers: 814
Students: 12,744

  • District Diversity Scores
  • Ethnicity Score 65
  • Gender Score 94
  • Socioeconomic Score 49
  • Overall Diversity Score 63


Ethnicity Ethnicity Diversity Score: 65

Ethnicity Count Percent
American Indian 66 0.52 %
Asian 100 0.78 %
Black 1,494 11.72 %
Hawaiian 55 0.43 %
Hispanic 4,181 32.81 %
White 6,075 47.67 %
Two Plus 773 6.07 %
Total 12,744 100.00 %
Ethnicity Diversity Score: Equal ethnicity distribution of student population. A high score indicates a very racially diverse student body.


Gender Gender Diversity Score: 94

Gender Count Percent
Male 6,767 53.10 %
Female 5,977 46.90 %
Total 12,744 100.00 %
Gender Diversity Score: Equal gender distribution of student population (closer to 50% is better for diversity).


Socioeconomic Socioeconomic Diversity Score: 49

Socioeconomic Count Percent
Free Lunch 8,882 69.70 %
Reduced Lunch 753 5.91 %
Free + Reduced Lunch 9,635 75.60 %
Socioeconomic Diversity Score: Equal socioeconomy distribution of student population (Free + Reduced Lunch closer to 50% is better for diversity).