B
Good
70/100

Howard School

📚 04 – 06 🏫 School
📍 70 Howard Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
1.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 64th percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
309
Students
enrolled
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%64/1001.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.90 in 2009–19; 64th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency46% (−3 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%47%reading -7 pts, math -9 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +16 pts, math +10 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 70 Howard Street
City West Bridgewater
ZIP Code 02379
District 2512420
NCES School ID 251242002036
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02379

Understanding the community around Howard School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $120,414
Per Capita Income $48,429
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%
High School or Higher 96.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $453,900
Median Rent $1,940
Owner-Occupied 83.4%
Renter-Occupied 16.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Howard School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.4%
Hispanic/Latino 8.4%
Black 7.8%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 309
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Howard School?
Howard School has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Howard School?
Howard School has 309 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Howard School serve?
Howard School serves grades 04 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Howard School receive per student?
Howard School receives $19,558 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Howard School in 02379 ▼
Avg Home Value
$612,630
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,493
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
16.6%

Other Schools in 02379

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026