West Bridgewater School District

2 Spring Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,379 students in West Bridgewater School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 29% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
1,379 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#229 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Bridgewater  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Bridgewater  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Bridgewater  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Bridgewater  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
23%
# Black Students
90 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
1,112 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
81%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
52
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
92
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
108
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
103
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,646 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,450 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Bridgewater  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of West Bridgewater  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,646
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Bridgewater  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,450
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Bridgewater  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Bridgewater School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose L Macdonald
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Stepping Stone Drive
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1240
Grades: 1-3
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
West Bridgewater Junior/senior
Math: 28% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
155 West Center
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1220
Grades: 7-12
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Howard School
Math: 24% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Howard Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1250
Grades: 4-6
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Street School
2 Spring Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1230
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Bridgewater School District?
West Bridgewater School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,379 students.
What is the rank of West Bridgewater School District?
West Bridgewater School District is ranked #228 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
81% of West Bridgewater School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 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 15:1, 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 $17,450 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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