Howard School vs Rose L Macdonald
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard School
West Bridgewater · Public middle · Grades 4–6
335 students
Rose L Macdonald
West Bridgewater · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
296 students
| Measure | Howard School West Bridgewater, Massachusetts | Rose L Macdonald West Bridgewater, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 300 | #467 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #7526 of 15,369 | #15478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 335 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| city | West Bridgewater | West Bridgewater |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rose L Macdonald scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 50.6).
- •Rose L Macdonald does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Rose L Macdonald does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Rose L Macdonald does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.6).
- •Howard School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 296.
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 Howard School better than Rose L Macdonald?
On the Success Index (US), Rose L Macdonald ranks higher (64.0 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 Howard School and Rose L Macdonald?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Bridgewater and West Bridgewater in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard School: 335. Rose L Macdonald: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard School and Rose L Macdonald rank in Massachusetts?
Howard School is 206th of 300 and Rose L Macdonald is 467th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).