West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School is a junior-senior high school located at 155 West Center St. in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States. The school serves roughly 600 students in grades 7–12. The school's mascot is the wildcat, and the school's colors are maroon and white.
Serving 619 students in grades 7-12, West Bridgewater Junior/senior ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Bridgewater Junior/senior ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
West Bridgewater Junior/senior's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
West Bridgewater Junior/senior ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Bridgewater Junior/senior is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
76%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Bridgewater Junior/senior's ranking?
West Bridgewater Junior/senior is ranked #926 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are West Bridgewater Junior/senior often compared to?
West Bridgewater Junior/senioris often viewed alongside schools like Bridgewater-raynham Regional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Bridgewater Junior/senior?
The graduation rate of West Bridgewater Junior/senior is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend West Bridgewater Junior/senior?
619 students attend West Bridgewater Junior/senior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of West Bridgewater Junior/senior students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Bridgewater Junior/senior?
West Bridgewater Junior/senior has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Bridgewater Junior/senior offer ?
West Bridgewater Junior/senior offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Bridgewater Junior/senior part of?
West Bridgewater Junior/senior is part of West Bridgewater School District.
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