Excellent
#128 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 7% in state
Central
Elementary School · East Bridgewater · East Bridgewater, MA
An East Bridgewater elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
107 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
- Math 67% proficient (2012)
- Reading 62% proficient (2012)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2009, reaching 65% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Central sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Bridgewater), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,679
Median home value
$474,000
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar B DavisEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Spring Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–K | 3.0 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Louise a ConleyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Rose L MacdonaldEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 1–3 | 3.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Bridgewater
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central is listed in East Bridgewater; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central
Central is a public elementary school in East Bridgewater, MA, part of East Bridgewater, serving approximately 515 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central
What grades does Central serve?
Central serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Central?
Central has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Central is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central rank in MA?
Central ranks #128 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Central?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Central a charter school?
No, Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central a Title I school?
No, Central is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (508) 378-8204
- Area population (ZIP 02333)
- 14,420
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02333; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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