West Bridgewater Junior/senior

155 West Center
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 622 students in grades 7-12, West Bridgewater Junior/senior ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Bridgewater Junior/senior's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

West Bridgewater Junior/senior ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Bridgewater Junior/senior is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#875 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
37%
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54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
7%
10%
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White
82%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Bridgewater Junior/senior's ranking?
West Bridgewater Junior/senior is ranked #875 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are West Bridgewater Junior/senior often compared to?
West Bridgewater Junior/senioris often viewed alongside schools like Bridgewater-raynham Regional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Bridgewater Junior/senior?
The graduation rate of West Bridgewater Junior/senior is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Bridgewater Junior/senior?
622 students attend West Bridgewater Junior/senior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of West Bridgewater Junior/senior students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Bridgewater Junior/senior?
West Bridgewater Junior/senior has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Bridgewater Junior/senior offer ?
West Bridgewater Junior/senior offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Bridgewater Junior/senior part of?
West Bridgewater Junior/senior is part of West Bridgewater School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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