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West Bridgewater School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,403 students in West Bridgewater School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in West Bridgewater School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
1,403 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West Bridgewater School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#253 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
24%
# Black Students
109 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
1,102 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
78%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
103
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,344 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,151 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,344
$23,913
Spending / Student
$17,151
$24,672
Best West Bridgewater School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose L Macdonald
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Stepping Stone Drive
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1240
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1240
Grades: 1-3
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
West Bridgewater Junior/senior
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 West Center
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1220
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 625 students
Rank: #33.
Howard School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Howard Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1250
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1250
Grades: 4-6
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Street School
Magnet School
2 Spring Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1230
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1230
Grades: PK-K
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Bridgewater School District?
West Bridgewater School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,403 students.
What is the rank of West Bridgewater School District?
West Bridgewater School District is ranked #255 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Bridgewater School District?
78% of West Bridgewater School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Bridgewater School District?
West Bridgewater School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is West Bridgewater School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,151 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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