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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 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.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,646
$23,971
Spending / Student
$17,450
$24,732
Best West Bridgewater School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rose L Macdonald
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Stepping Stone Drive
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1240
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1240
Grades: 1-3
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
West Bridgewater Junior/senior
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
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
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Howard School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Howard Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1250
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1250
Grades: 4-6
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Spring Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(508) 894-1230
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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