Bridgewater Middle School vs Howard School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Middle School
Bridgewater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
Howard School
West Bridgewater · Public middle · Grades 4–6
335 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Middle School Bridgewater, Massachusetts | Howard School West Bridgewater, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 300 | #206 of 300 |
| National rank | #4654 of 15,369 | #7526 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 828 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| city | Bridgewater | West Bridgewater |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 50.6).
- •Bridgewater Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Bridgewater Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Bridgewater Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.6).
- •Bridgewater Middle School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 335.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bridgewater Middle School better than Howard School?
On the Success Index (US), Bridgewater Middle School ranks higher (63.7 vs 50.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bridgewater Middle School and Howard School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and West Bridgewater in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater Middle School: 828. Howard School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater Middle School and Howard School rank in Massachusetts?
Bridgewater Middle School is 143rd of 300 and Howard School is 206th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).