D Top 92%

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School

Grades PK-05 NEW BEDFORD, MA

Moved up 17 places from 2024 to 2025

#760 State Rank
D District Grade
47 Emery Street, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02744
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
394 Students
93.7% Attendance Rate
31.7 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.

English Language Arts

11.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 13% 13%
2024 11.3% 11.3%
2025 11.3% 11.3%

Mathematics

9.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 7.3% 7.3%
2024 8.3% 8.3%
2025 9.7% 9.7%

Science

10% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 6% 6%
2024 19% 19%
2025 10% 10%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 16%—
2025English Language Arts04 7%—
2025English Language Arts05 11%—
2025Mathematics03 15%—
2025Mathematics04 7%—
2025Mathematics05 7%—
2025Science05 10%—
2024English Language Arts03 7%—
2024English Language Arts04 8%—
2024English Language Arts05 19%—
2024Mathematics03 9%—
2024Mathematics04 3%—
2024Mathematics05 13%2%
2024Science05 19%2%
2023English Language Arts03 12%2%
2023English Language Arts04 13%—
2023English Language Arts05 14%—
2023Mathematics03 5%—
2023Mathematics04 15%2%
2023Mathematics05 2%—
2023Science05 6%—

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

394 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 61.2%
White 20.1%
Black 14.5%
Multiracial 4.1%

Gender

53% Male
46.7% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 37.1%
Special Education 25.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch 88.1%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

93.7% Attendance Rate
17.9% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

47 Emery Street, NEW BEDFORD, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School's grade rating?

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School has earned a grade of D, ranked #760 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 92% of Massachusetts Elementary 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 Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?

Approximately 394 students are enrolled at Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School.

How does Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (11% proficient), Mathematics (10% proficient), Science (10% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School has an attendance rate of 93.7%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School part of?

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary 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.