Enrollment
614
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Bridgewater, MA
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior
Federal NCES profile for West Bridgewater Junior/Senior, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251242002039
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in West Bridgewater · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 614
- students enrolled
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bridgewater Junior/Senior ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West Bridgewater, MA.
School address
District: West Bridgewater · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251242002039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Bridgewater Junior/Senior compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Bridgewater Junior/Senior
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, enrolling 614 students.
At 12.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Bridgewater spends $15,661 per pupil, 30% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Bridgewater's public schools, it stands alongside Spring Street School (112 students): West Bridgewater Junior/Senior is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 12.4:1).
West Bridgewater also operates Howard School (335 students) and Rose L Macdonald (296 students) alongside West Bridgewater Junior/Senior.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Bridgewater Junior/Senior compares
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
African American 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, West Bridgewater Junior/Senior is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bridgewater, which includes West Bridgewater Junior/Senior.
$15,661
Per student
-30%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 28.8%
Federal 8.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Bridgewater Junior/Senior Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose L Macdonald | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Street School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bridgewater Junior/Senior's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in West Bridgewater
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Bridgewater Junior/Senior
How many students attend West Bridgewater Junior/Senior?
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Bridgewater, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bridgewater Junior/Senior?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bridgewater Junior/Senior is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bridgewater Junior/Senior?
The largest demographic group at West Bridgewater Junior/Senior is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in West Bridgewater, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bridgewater Junior/Senior?
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Bridgewater Junior/Senior rank among public schools in West Bridgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bridgewater Junior/Senior ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West 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 West Bridgewater on the city page.
Is West Bridgewater Junior/Senior a good school?
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Bridgewater?
Besides West Bridgewater Junior/Senior, West Bridgewater also operates Howard School (335 students), Rose L Macdonald (296 students), and Spring Street School (112 students). See the West Bridgewater district page for the complete list.
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