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#867 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 48% in state

West Bridgewater Junior/senior

High School · West Bridgewater · West Bridgewater, MA

A high school in West Bridgewater, MA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

155 West Center, West Bridgewater, MA 02379

  • Math 42% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation18.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$15,928
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at West Bridgewater Junior/senior score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2023
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 92 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where West Bridgewater Junior/senior 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
9 boys'·13 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High Road School of MaPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–122.2 mi22Compare →
New Heights Charter School of BrocktonCharter · enrollment unverified6.16–122.2 mi730Compare →
Bridgewater-raynham RegionalEnrollment path unverified4.99–122.4 mi1,408Compare →
Therapeutic Day SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.7 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

West Bridgewater

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 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

West Bridgewater Junior/senior is listed in West Bridgewater; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Bridgewater Junior/senior

West Bridgewater Junior/senior is a public high school in West Bridgewater, MA, part of West Bridgewater, serving approximately 619 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #867 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Bridgewater Junior/senior

What grades does West Bridgewater Junior/senior serve?

West Bridgewater Junior/senior serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend West Bridgewater Junior/senior?

West Bridgewater Junior/senior has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bridgewater Junior/senior?

The student-teacher ratio at West Bridgewater Junior/senior is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Bridgewater Junior/senior rank in MA?

West Bridgewater Junior/senior ranks #867 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is West Bridgewater Junior/senior's MySchoolScout rating?

West Bridgewater Junior/senior has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 West Bridgewater Junior/senior?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Bridgewater Junior/senior has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Bridgewater Junior/senior a charter school?

No, West Bridgewater Junior/senior is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Bridgewater Junior/senior a Title I school?

No, West Bridgewater Junior/senior is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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