C+ Top 66%

Alma del Mar Charter School

Grades K-08 NEW BEDFORD, MA

Improved 34 spots from last year

#234 State Rank
C- District Grade
515 Belleville Avenue, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02746
MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated December 2025
1,042 Students
93.2% Attendance Rate
37.7 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

CIV

21% Proficient or Above
1% Advanced

English Language Arts

29.3% Proficient or Above
3.2% Advanced

Mathematics

30.3% Proficient or Above
3% Advanced

Science

20% Proficient or Above
3% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 CIV 08 21% 1%
2025 English Language Arts 03 28% 4%
2025 English Language Arts 04 30% 0%
2025 English Language Arts 05 31% 2%
2025 English Language Arts 06 29% 3%
2025 English Language Arts 07 27% 3%
2025 English Language Arts 08 31% 4%
2025 Mathematics 03 48% 5%
2025 Mathematics 04 36% 3%
2025 Mathematics 05 28% 1%
2025 Mathematics 06 22% 2%
2025 Mathematics 07 24% 5%
2025 Mathematics 08 24% 2%
2025 Science 05 31% 3%
2025 Science 08 9% 0%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

1,042 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 61%
White 17.4%
Black 15.9%
Multiracial 4.6%
Asian 0.5%

Gender

46.8% Male
53.2% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 28.3%
Special Education 21.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch 75.6%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

93.2% Attendance Rate
18.4% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

515 Belleville Avenue, NEW BEDFORD, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alma del Mar Charter School's grade rating?

Alma del Mar Charter School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #234 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 66% of Massachusetts Combined schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Alma del Mar Charter School?

Approximately 1,042 students are enrolled at Alma del Mar Charter School.

How does Alma del Mar Charter School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Alma del Mar Charter School's proficiency rates are: CIV (21% proficient), English Language Arts (29% proficient), Mathematics (30% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Alma del Mar Charter School?

Alma del Mar Charter School has an attendance rate of 93.2%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Alma del Mar Charter School part of?

Alma del Mar Charter School is part of New Bedford School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.