Below Average
#1636 of 1,793 schools in MA
Rose L Macdonald
Elementary School · West Bridgewater · West Bridgewater, MA
A West Bridgewater elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Stepping Stone Dr, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
- Math 37% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rose L Macdonald score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 40 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rose L Macdonald sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F KennedyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Edgar B DavisEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Brockton Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 2–12 | 3.1 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Gilmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 432 | 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
- #4 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
Rose L Macdonald is listed in West Bridgewater; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rose L Macdonald
Rose L Macdonald is a public elementary school in West Bridgewater, MA, part of West Bridgewater, serving approximately 326 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,636 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rose L Macdonald
What grades does Rose L Macdonald serve?
Rose L Macdonald serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.
How many students attend Rose L Macdonald?
Rose L Macdonald has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose L Macdonald?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose L Macdonald 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 Rose L Macdonald rank in MA?
Rose L Macdonald ranks #1,636 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Rose L Macdonald's MySchoolScout rating?
Rose L Macdonald has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Rose L Macdonald?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rose L Macdonald has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rose L Macdonald a charter school?
No, Rose L Macdonald is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rose L Macdonald a Title I school?
No, Rose L Macdonald is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (508) 894-1240
- 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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