Acushnet, MA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Acushnet

Acushnet is a public school district serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in southeastern Massachusetts. Because the district does not include high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report; families of older students make plans for high school outside the district.

The district enrolls roughly the number of students one would expect for a small-town system serving only the elementary and middle grades. The student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic students forming the largest minority group, and very small numbers of Black, Asian, and American Indian students present. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor were figures on students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent may want to ask the district directly about the extent of those support populations.

On state assessments, Acushnet's students perform near the middle of the pack among Bristol County's school districts. In math, about half of students in grades three through eight scored at the proficient level or above. Reading and English language arts results were similar, with just under half of students reaching that bar. Science proficiency among the tested grades was lower, with fewer than half of students meeting the standard. On the eighth-grade social studies test, a smaller share still reached proficiency. The district's overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint of the county's districts.

Chronic absenteeism is low by county standards, placing Acushnet in the top quarter of districts with the fewest chronically absent students. That is a meaningful sign of consistent student attendance.

Per-pupil spending is in the lower range among Bristol County's districts. That does not by itself say whether resources are adequate, but it is a notable point of difference from higher-spending peer districts.

The district operates two schools: Acushnet Elementary School and Albert F. Ford Middle School. A search for recent district-level changes such as new programs, facility projects, or policy shifts did not turn up anything that met the bar for a lasting, parent-relevant change, so that dimension remains a blank. A family considering Acushnet would be wise to ask what after-school or enrichment offerings exist, whether any specialized academic tracks are available at the middle school level, and what pathways the district has arranged with nearby sending high schools, since those details were not available here.

Housing in the zip codes that make up the district is priced above the national median home value but below the Massachusetts state benchmark. The typical home in Acushnet proper is worth more than the small portion of New Bedford that also falls within the district boundaries. Rental data was available only for that New Bedford zip code, not for the main Acushnet area, so the rental picture is incomplete. For context, the county's median listing price has been around a mid-range figure, and homes have been selling or going under contract relatively quickly.

Acushnet provides a solid, if not exceptional, academic foundation through the middle school years in a community where students generally show up. The district's performance is respectable for its size and spending level, and the low chronic absenteeism rate suggests a stable school environment. Families should look ahead to the high school transition and seek clarity on student support categories not reported here.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

937

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 1%

White 88%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

38%

71%

Gr 4

43%

71%

Gr 5

34%

62%

Gr 6

32%

39%

Gr 7

31%

36%

Gr 8

43%

57%

Gr 38

37%

55%

Math

Gr 3

46%

59%

Gr 4

49%

67%

Gr 5

42%

73%

Gr 6

41%

50%

Gr 7

22%

42%

Gr 8

25%

32%

Gr 38

38%

53%

Science

Gr 5

35%

62%

Gr 8

29%

40%

Gr 38

32%

50%

Social studies

Gr 8

30%

37%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Acushnet Elementary School

Albert F Ford Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

48%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

49%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

44%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

34%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$530,928

Year-over-year change+3.4%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$454K to $533K

vs. state typical0.80x

vs. national typical1.44x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
02743	Acushnet	$533K	+3.4%	98.0%
02745	New Bedford	$454K	+2.7%	2.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,945/mo

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
02745	New Bedford	$1,945	—	2.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,679/mo

Home price / national median income6.3x

Annual rent / national median income27.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$735/mo

Market Activity: Bristol County

Median listing price$575,000

Median listing price YoY-5.0%

Median price per sq ft$330

Median price per sq ft YoY-0.9%

Median days on market30.3 days

Median days on market YoY+4.3%

Active listings633

Active listings YoY+11.6%

New listings548

New listings YoY+7.0%

Pending listings769

Pending listings YoY+457.3%

Hotness: median listing price$577,950

Hotness: median listing price YoY-3.7%

Supply score94.4

Supply score YoY+0.8%

Demand score88.4

Demand score YoY-0.5%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$661,755 (+1.5% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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