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Bridgewater Middle School

Middle School · Bridgewater-Raynham

166 Mt. Prospect St. Att: Tim Kaliff, Bridgewater, MA 02324

Enrollment

787

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

5.0

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,329 of 1,793

In Bridgewater

#1 of 4

public schools

In district

#1 of 7

Bridgewater-Raynham

Equity

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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Bridgewater Middle School

5.0/10

Middle School in Bridgewater · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Bridgewater Middle School

Bridgewater Middle School is a public middle school in Bridgewater, MA, part of Bridgewater-Raynham. Bridgewater Middle School serves approximately 787 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Bridgewater Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,329 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Bridgewater Middle School show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 4.2
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,425
Chronic Absenteeism11.2%

Bridgewater Middle School — Students at Bridgewater Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 59.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 68.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
54%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
44%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.5/10.

How Bridgewater Middle School Compares

See how Bridgewater Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
26th percentile in MA
Academic
6.6/10
Average
Growth
4.5/10
Below Average
Environment
3.5/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
53 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.2%

Location

166 Mt. Prospect St. Att: Tim Kaliff, Bridgewater, MA 02324

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bridgewater Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Howard School (rated 5.4/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby West Bridgewater), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Raynham Middle School (rated 3.3/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Raynham), a more accessible option. For more schools in Bridgewater, see our Bridgewater schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Therapeutic Day School Bridgewater 0.0 mi
Williams Intermediate School Bridgewater 0.4 mi 3.0
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional Bridgewater 0.5 mi 4.9
Mitchell Elementary School Bridgewater 0.9 mi 2.6
Howard School West Bridgewater 2.5 mi 5.4
Spring Street School West Bridgewater 2.7 mi 4.3
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior West Bridgewater 2.7 mi 6.4
East Bridgewater JR./SR. High School East Bridgewater 3.0 mi 5.0
Central East Bridgewater 3.1 mi 8.8
HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF MA East Bridgewater 3.6 mi
Gordon W. Mitchell School East Bridgewater 3.4 mi 5.5
Rose L Macdonald West Bridgewater 3.3 mi 4.0
FL CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL Middleboro 3.9 mi 7.9
ANCHOR ACADEMY Middleboro 4.0 mi 5.9
Raynham Middle School Raynham 4.0 mi 3.3
Edgar B Davis Brockton 4.6 mi 5.6
New Heights Charter School of Brockton Brockton 4.5 mi 6.1
Laliberte Elementary School Raynham 4.4 mi 4.0
Merrill Elementary School Raynham 4.5 mi 4.1
PROMISE College and Career Academy Brockton 5.2 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02324 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$112,445

Median Home Value

$500,600

Median Rent

$1,975/mo

Population

26,022

College Educated

39.6%

Homeownership

75.1%

Avg Commute

33.3 min

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Median Age

41.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bridgewater Middle School

What grades does Bridgewater Middle School serve?

Bridgewater Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bridgewater Middle School?

Bridgewater Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 787 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bridgewater Middle School rank in MA?

Bridgewater Middle School ranks #1,329 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Bridgewater Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bridgewater Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bridgewater Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridgewater Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bridgewater Middle School a charter school?

No, Bridgewater Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bridgewater Middle School a Title I school?

No, Bridgewater Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
787
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.2%

District

Bridgewater-Raynham
District Enrollment
5,582
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,425
District Rank
#1 of 7

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