Alma del Mar Charter School vs Normandin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 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
Normandin Middle School
New Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
| Measure | Alma del Mar Charter School New Bedford, Massachusetts | Normandin Middle School New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #492 of 1,009 | #274 of 300 |
| National rank | #16696 of 50,301 | #12515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,042 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 23% |
| 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 26.9).
- •Alma del Mar Charter School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 23%).
- •Alma del Mar Charter School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 26%).
- •Alma del Mar Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.9).
- •Alma del Mar Charter School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 990.
- •Alma del Mar Charter School is a charter school while Normandin Middle School 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 Normandin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alma del Mar Charter School ranks higher (62.1 vs 26.9 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 Normandin Middle School?
About 1.8 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. Normandin Middle School: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma del Mar Charter School and Normandin Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Alma del Mar Charter School is 492nd of 1,009 and Normandin Middle School is 274th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).