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Gordon W. Mitchell School
Elementary School · East Bridgewater · East Bridgewater, MA
An East Bridgewater elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
435 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
- Math 41% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gordon W. Mitchell School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gordon W. Mitchell School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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 | 3.3 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Williams Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 3–5 | 3.6 mi | 832 | Compare → |
| Louise a ConleyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| DowneyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 599 | 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
- #2 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
Gordon W. Mitchell School is listed in East Bridgewater; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gordon W. Mitchell School
Gordon W. Mitchell School is a public elementary school in East Bridgewater, MA, part of East Bridgewater, serving approximately 616 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,175 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gordon W. Mitchell School
What grades does Gordon W. Mitchell School serve?
Gordon W. Mitchell School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Gordon W. Mitchell School?
Gordon W. Mitchell School has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon W. Mitchell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon W. Mitchell School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gordon W. Mitchell School rank in MA?
Gordon W. Mitchell School ranks #1,175 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Gordon W. Mitchell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gordon W. Mitchell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Gordon W. Mitchell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon W. Mitchell School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gordon W. Mitchell School a charter school?
No, Gordon W. Mitchell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gordon W. Mitchell School a Title I school?
No, Gordon W. Mitchell School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (508) 378-8209
- Area population (ZIP 02333)
- 14,420
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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