Alfred J Gomes vs Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred J Gomes
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
| Measure | Alfred J Gomes New Bedford, Massachusetts | Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #886 of 1,009 | #890 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #36886 of 50,301 | #37040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 623 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 623 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.5 vs 32.3).
- •Alfred J Gomes does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Alfred J Gomes does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.8).
- •Alfred J Gomes is the larger school with 623 students compared with 388.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred J Gomes better than Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alfred J Gomes and Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred J Gomes: 623. Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred J Gomes and Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Alfred J Gomes is 886th of 1,009 and Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is 890th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).