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#1228 of 1,793 schools in MA
Howard School
Middle School · West Bridgewater · West Bridgewater, MA
A West Bridgewater middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 Howard Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
- Math 44% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 88 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Howard School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$124,483
Median home value
$501,000
Median rent
$2,011/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 787 | Compare → |
| South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Brockton Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 2–12 | 3.7 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Plouffe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 629 | 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.
West Bridgewater
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard School is listed in West Bridgewater; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard School
Howard School is a public middle school in West Bridgewater, MA, part of West Bridgewater, serving approximately 309 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,228 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard School
What grades does Howard School serve?
Howard School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Howard School?
Howard School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard School rank in MA?
Howard School ranks #1,228 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Howard School's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Howard School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Howard School a charter school?
No, Howard School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard School a Title I school?
No, Howard School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (508) 894-1250
- Area population (ZIP 02379)
- 7,682
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 02379; 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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