Tutoring service · New Bedford, MA · reviewed since 2018
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%87+13.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 94Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#44 of 87 tutorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 50%
5.0★★★★★12 Google reviews · 4 photos
100%five-star reviews
0%1–2★, last 12 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate the service five stars based on twelve reviews, noting that the owner responded to sixty-seven percent of feedback. Customers describe the tutor as patient, flexible with scheduling, and affordable, highlighting his ability to adapt teaching methods for students with special needs or those struggling with Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus. Recurring themes include clear explanations, punctuality, and improved academic performance, with no common criticisms identified in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 12 Google reviews (11 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 67% of reviews.
Most recent review: December 13, 2021.
Service: Tutor serving New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other tutors
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and satisfaction; weakest: value.
Math Tutoring with RyanTutors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Math Tutoring with Ryan: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
96
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Math Tutoring with Ryan: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
96
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Math Tutoring with Ryan: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
98
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Math Tutoring with Ryan: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
87
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 74.–
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Star ratings
12 Google reviews we collected
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 11 written reviews
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Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
6topics
Would recommend943%
Staff & attitude629%
Speed & response210%
Price & value210%
Communication15%
Honesty & trust15%
What customers talk about
We read 11 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He is very dependable and I highly recommend him for your tutoring needs.”
“Ryan is always helpful and accommodating with tutoring hours, he goes above and beyond to help schedule hours that fit my children ‘s needs.”
“Ryan responded right away to my call and came to meet my son before we decided to go ahead with the tutoring.”
“We are grateful for being fortunate enough to have Ryan's talents available and affordable nearby .”
“He explained the material clearly and worked with her at a pace that didn’t cause her to lose interest.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
RetroCountryExperience7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★
Ryan knows how to teach.
My son was at a loss when it came to the algebra hurdle.
His teachers simply could not give him any alternative to understanding the problems.
I called Ryan and arranged weekly meetings with him for my son
He had no trouble at all comprehending algebra in a very short time after he worked…
+ Communication+ Quality+ Professionalism
J1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★
Ryan was fabulous! He helped my daughter get through freshman year Geometry. He explained the material clearly and worked with her at a pace that didn’t cause her to lose interest. His approach enabled her to gain confidence. I would recommend Ryan without reservation!
+ Communication+ Quality+ Professionalism
NechelliaLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 years ago★★★★★
Ryan Costa, has been tutoring my children for about 3 years. I am very pleased with his results. His prices are very reasonable, you really get what you pay for. Ryan is always helpful and accommodating with tutoring hours, he goes above and beyond to help schedule hours that fit my children ‘s needs. I highly recommended!!!
E9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Ryan is fantastic, he is very patient and teaches according to the way your child learns. My daughter has some special needs and has been able to apply what Ryan has taught her. He is very dependable and I highly recommend him for your tutoring needs. I will continue to use Ryan throughout my daughters academic career.
+ Communication+ Quality+ Professionalism
Mike5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Without Ryan I would of struggled with online algebra. He was able to simplify the process for me and I was able to retain the information. I highly recommend his services.
+ Communication+ Quality+ Professionalism
HillaryLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Ryan has been tutoring my son, a junior in high school, with Pre-Calculus honors. Ryan responded right away to my call and came to meet my son before we decided to go ahead with the tutoring. He was flexible with either remote or in-person tutoring. He's very friendly and put my son at ease - my son told me that he…
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RetroCountryExperience rcX7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews RetroCountryExperience has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ryan knows how to teach.
My son was at a loss when it came to the algebra hurdle.
His teachers simply could not give him any alternative to understanding the problems.
I called Ryan and arranged weekly meetings with him for my son
He had no trouble at all comprehending algebra in a very short time after he worked with Ryan. My son went from failing Algebra in one semester to an A the next ,after Ryan taught him algebra.
We are grateful for being fortunate enough to have Ryan's talents available and affordable nearby .
My son now has his first degree in electrical engineering and many advanced mathematics courses behind him.
So please, do not give up if you reach a high hurdle of mathematical difficultly with yourself or your child.
Call Ryan and let him help you over it.
Positive: Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 4 years ago
Thank you for the great review- and your son is a pleasure to work with! Glad I could help
J Lucas1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews J has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ryan was fabulous! He helped my daughter get through freshman year Geometry. He explained the material clearly and worked with her at a pace that didn’t cause her to lose interest. His approach enabled her to gain confidence. I would recommend Ryan without reservation!
Positive: Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 4 years ago
Thank you! So glad I could help!
Nechellia EnglishLocal Guide · 25 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Nechellia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ryan Costa, has been tutoring my children for about 3 years. I am very pleased with his results. His prices are very reasonable, you really get what you pay for. Ryan is always helpful and accommodating with tutoring hours, he goes above and beyond to help schedule hours that fit my children ‘s needs. I highly recommended!!!
Response from the owner · 7 years ago
Thank you! It's been a pleasure working with you, and I wish you and your family the best! Please keep me updated on how the kids (or adults) are doing.
E Boyd9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews E has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ryan is fantastic, he is very patient and teaches according to the way your child learns. My daughter has some special needs and has been able to apply what Ryan has taught her. He is very dependable and I highly recommend him for your tutoring needs. I will continue to use Ryan throughout my daughters academic career.
Positive: Communication, Quality, Professionalism
Response from the owner · 5 years ago
Thank you so much! It's been such a pleasure working with you and your daughter.
Mike Rogers5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Without Ryan I would of struggled with online algebra. He was able to simplify the process for me and I was able to retain the information. I highly recommend his services.
Positive: Communication, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 5 years ago
Thanks for the great review- It was a pleasure working with you!
Hillary SylviaLocal Guide · 17 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Hillary has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ryan has been tutoring my son, a junior in high school, with Pre-Calculus honors. Ryan responded right away to my call and came to meet my son before we decided to go ahead with the tutoring. He was flexible with either remote or in-person tutoring. He's very friendly and put my son at ease - my son told me that he wished all his teachers were as helpful as Ryan. And he is getting an A in the class. We are very grateful for Ryan's help!
Positive: Communication, Professionalism
Response from the owner · 5 years ago
Thank you Hillary! It's been a pleasure working with you and your son.
Christopher Baker4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Christopher has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We have two success stories because of Ryan!
My daughter missed a lot of school due to illness and got way behind in math. When her grades kept slipping, Ryan was able to get her back on track and turn her C's into A's!
My nephew was a senior and in danger of not graduating due to low math grades. Ryan was able to turn that around so he could get his diploma on time.
Ryan was patient and able to present material in a way that connected with each of them. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner · 7 years ago
Hello and thank you for the great review! It's been a pleasure working with you and your family!
Philip Smith4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Philip has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
