For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,357 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 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,357 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Bridgewater School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#244 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
75%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,957 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,326 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$25 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,957
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,326
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best West Bridgewater School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rose L Macdonald
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Stepping Stone Drive
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1240
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1240
Gr: 1-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Howard School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Howard Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1250
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1250
Gr: 4-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
West Bridgewater Junior/senior
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 West Center
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1220
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1220
Gr: 7-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
2 Spring Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1230
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1230
Gr: PK-K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Bridgewater School District?
West Bridgewater School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,357 students.
What is the rank of West Bridgewater School District?
West Bridgewater School District is ranked #249 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Bridgewater School District?
75% of West Bridgewater School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% 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 $18,326 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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