Alma del Mar Charter School vs Hayden/McFadden
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma del Mar Charter School
New Bedford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,042 students
Hayden/McFadden
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
| Measure | Alma del Mar Charter School New Bedford, Massachusetts | Hayden/McFadden New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 1,009 | #969 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #16696 of 50,301 | #43452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,042 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 21% |
| city | New Bedford | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alma del Mar Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 22.2).
- •Alma del Mar Charter School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 21%).
- •Alma del Mar Charter School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 23%).
- •Alma del Mar Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Alma del Mar Charter School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 748.
- •Alma del Mar Charter School is a charter school while Hayden/McFadden is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alma del Mar Charter School better than Hayden/McFadden?
On the Success Index (US), Alma del Mar Charter School ranks higher (62.1 vs 22.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alma del Mar Charter School and Hayden/McFadden?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma del Mar Charter School: 1,042. Hayden/McFadden: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma del Mar Charter School and Hayden/McFadden rank in Massachusetts?
Alma del Mar Charter School is 492nd of 1,009 and Hayden/McFadden is 969th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).