Best Public Schools in Bridgewater, MA

The city of Bridgewater, Massachusetts is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this Bridgewater-Raynham district serve students from a range of backgrounds and academic abilities.

Among the standout schools in the area is Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, which has consistently ranked in the top half of Massachusetts high schools. This school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.8% and a low dropout rate of 1.8%. However, its performance on MCAS tests is mixed, with 10th grade students scoring below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but above average in Science. In contrast, the Mitchell Elementary School and Williams Intermediate School show room for improvement, with students scoring below the district and state averages in most subjects.

The data also reveals significant variation in key metrics across the schools. The student-teacher ratios range from a low of 3.5 at the small Therapeutic Day School to a high of 17.6 at Williams Intermediate School. Spending per student also varies widely, from $12,561 at Bridgewater Middle School to $48,191 at the Therapeutic Day School. These disparities suggest that the quality of education may not be evenly distributed across the Bridgewater-Raynham district.