Summary:
The city of Bridgewater, Massachusetts is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a specialized therapeutic day school). The schools in this area serve a range of grade levels and provide educational opportunities for students in the Bridgewater-Raynham school district.
Among the standout schools in Bridgewater is Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, the largest school in the data set with 1,390 students. This high school boasts a strong 94.8% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.8% dropout rate. Additionally, the school's MCAS proficiency rates are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages, with some exceptions, such as outperforming the state in 10th grade math and biology. In contrast, the Therapeutic Day School, a specialized high school with just 14 students, has a very low student-teacher ratio of 6.2 but significantly higher spending per student at $48,191 compared to the other schools in the area.
The financial metrics and academic performance of the schools in Bridgewater vary considerably. While Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School stands out as a strong performer, the elementary and middle schools in the district appear to be underperforming compared to state averages on MCAS proficiency. Additionally, the significant differences in spending per student, ranging from $12,561 at Bridgewater Middle School to $48,191 at the Therapeutic Day School, highlight the potential disparities in resources and funding available to the schools in the area.
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