C+ Top 66%

Alma del Mar Charter School

Grades K-08 NEW BEDFORD, MA

Moved up 36 places from 2024 to 2025

#232 State Rank
D District Grade
515 Belleville Avenue, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02746
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
1,044 Students
91.4% Attendance Rate
37.7 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

CIV

21% Meeting or exceeding expectations

1% exceeding expectations

English Language Arts

29.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3.2% exceeding expectations

2023 30.2% 30.2%
2024 25.2% 25.2%
2025 29.3% 29.3%

Mathematics

30.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

2023 28.2% 28.2%
2024 28.3% 28.3%
2025 30.3% 30.3%

Science

20% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

2023 22.5% 22.5%
2024 17% 17%
2025 20% 20%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025CIV08 21%1%
2025English Language Arts03 28%4%
2025English Language Arts04 30%—
2025English Language Arts05 31%2%
2025English Language Arts06 29%3%
2025English Language Arts07 27%3%
2025English Language Arts08 31%4%
2025Mathematics03 48%5%
2025Mathematics04 36%3%
2025Mathematics05 28%1%
2025Mathematics06 22%2%
2025Mathematics07 24%5%
2025Mathematics08 24%2%
2025Science05 31%3%
2025Science08 9%—
2024English Language Arts03 24%1%
2024English Language Arts04 27%1%
2024English Language Arts05 16%—
2024English Language Arts06 30%7%
2024English Language Arts07 24%1%
2024English Language Arts08 30%4%
2024Mathematics03 50%—
2024Mathematics04 30%2%
2024Mathematics05 21%—
2024Mathematics06 27%5%
2024Mathematics07 18%1%
2024Mathematics08 24%2%
2024Science05 17%1%
2024Science08 17%—
2023English Language Arts03 34%6%
2023English Language Arts04 20%—
2023English Language Arts05 33%5%
2023English Language Arts06 27%3%
2023English Language Arts07 30%4%
2023English Language Arts08 37%2%
2023Mathematics03 37%1%
2023Mathematics04 24%—
2023Mathematics05 34%4%
2023Mathematics06 21%1%
2023Mathematics07 23%4%
2023Mathematics08 30%2%
2023Science05 26%6%
2023Science08 19%—

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

1,044 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 61.4%
White 17%
Black 15.7%
Multiracial 4.8%
Asian 0.6%

Gender

46.4% Male
53.6% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 26.9%
Special Education 21%
Free/Reduced Lunch 74.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

91.4% Attendance Rate
24.8% 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 #232 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 1,044 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 91.4%. 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.