Thomas R Rodman

497 Mill Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas R Rodman ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas R Rodman's student population of 205 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
205 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas R Rodman ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas R Rodman is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1166 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
42%
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35-39%
44%
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11-19%
44%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
40%
25%
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Black
11%
10%
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White
42%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas R Rodman's ranking?
Thomas R Rodman is ranked #1166 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Thomas R Rodman often compared to?
Thomas R Rodmanis often viewed alongside schools like James B Congdon, Elizabeth Carter Brooks, William H Taylor by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Thomas R Rodman?
205 students attend Thomas R Rodman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Thomas R Rodman students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas R Rodman?
Thomas R Rodman has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas R Rodman offer ?
Thomas R Rodman offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas R Rodman part of?
Thomas R Rodman is part of New Bedford School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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