- Enrollment
- 1,487
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bridgewater, MA
Bridgewater Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgewater Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250303002659
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgewater Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Bridgewater · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 828
- students enrolled
Bridgewater Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bridgewater, MA.
School address
District: Bridgewater-Raynham · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250303002659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Bridgewater Middle School grew from 742 students in 2022-23 to 787 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 250303002659 · Bridgewater, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgewater-Raynham Regional (1,487 students)
Bridgewater Middle School grew from 742 students in 2022-23 to 787 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Bridgewater Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgewater-Ra
Bridgewater-Raynham Regional
1,487 students
- Mitchell Eleme
Mitchell Elementary School
931 students
- Williams Inter
Williams Intermediate School
863 students
- This school
Bridgewater Middle School
828 students
- Raynham Middle
Raynham Middle School
710 students
- Laliberte Elem 543
Laliberte Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Bridgewater Middle School reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgewater Middle School compares
Bridgewater Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,302
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Bridgewater Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Bridgewater-Raynham reports $17,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgewater Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater-Raynham Regional | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raynham Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laliberte Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgewater Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater Middle School
How many students attend Bridgewater Middle School?
Bridgewater Middle School has 828 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bridgewater, MA. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 787 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgewater Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgewater Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgewater Middle School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Bridgewater, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgewater Middle School?
Bridgewater Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bridgewater Middle School rank among public schools in Bridgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgewater Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bridgewater, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bridgewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgewater-Raynham?
Besides Bridgewater Middle School, Bridgewater-Raynham also operates Bridgewater-Raynham Regional (1,487 students), Mitchell Elementary School (931 students), and Williams Intermediate School (863 students). See the Bridgewater-Raynham district page for the complete list.