Howard School

Summary:

Howard School is a public middle school located in West Bridgewater, MA, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 311. The school has seen a gradual increase in racial diversity, with the percentage of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races rising over the past few years.

Academically, Howard School performs well, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are higher than the West Bridgewater district and the state of Massachusetts. The school's performance in Science is particularly strong, significantly exceeding the district and state averages. However, Howard School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby middle schools like Easton Middle School and Bridgewater Middle School.

When compared to other middle schools in the region, Howard School stands out, with academic performance that is generally on par or slightly above the Bridgewater-Raynham district schools and significantly higher than the Brockton Public Schools. This suggests that Howard School is providing a strong educational experience for its students, likely due to its higher spending per student and well-resourced environment.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 70 Howard Street
       West Bridgewater, MA  02379


(508) 894-1250

District: West Bridgewater

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,814 Help


Students who attend Howard School usually attend:

High:    West Bridgewater Junior/Senior

Feeder schools for Howard School:

Elementary:    Rose L Macdonald
    Spring Street School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.7%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Howard School ranks better than 56% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howard School is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard School is $13,814.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howard School:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard School 403rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Howard School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Howard School

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Rank History for all students at Howard School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.96 386th 884 56.3%
2004 48.83 488th 882 44.7%
2005 55.97 417th 887 53.0%
2006 51.57 476th 911 47.7%
2007 65.73 330th 911 63.8%
2008 70.08 279th 908 69.3%
2009 58.42 406th 909 55.3%
2010 64.86 348th 920 62.2%
2011 70.18 298th 924 67.7%
2012 75.86 223rd 930 76.0%
2013 73.75 256th 928 72.4%
2014 77.14 198th 926 78.6%
2015 64.22 343rd 914 62.5%
2016 63.27 347th 932 62.8%
2017 72.04 252nd 938 73.1%
2018 57.60 428th 934 54.2%
2019 48.48 511th 942 45.8%
2021 50.71 479th 936 48.8%
2022 44.50 517th 932 44.5%
2023 53.24 444th 928 52.2%
2024 56.95 403rd 916 56.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Howard School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.55 8th 31 74.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Howard School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.36 397th 886 55.2%
2019 44.93 505th 896 43.6%
2021 45.05 481st 894 46.2%
2022 45.46 491st 905 45.7%
2023 27.70 520th 703 26.0%
2024 31.54 504th 731 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howard School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.93 169th 685 75.3%
2019 62.86 210th 700 70.0%
2021 61.64 215th 705 69.5%
2022 71.69 152nd 772 80.3%
2023 64.24 196th 757 74.1%
2024 52.61 325th 760 57.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Howard School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.42 380th 893 57.4%
2019 53.24 446th 902 50.6%
2021 52.62 429th 898 52.2%
2022 42.95 527th 901 41.5%
2023 58.01 392nd 887 55.8%
2024 56.46 391st 886 55.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Howard School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.49 241st 656 63.3%
2019 35.40 418th 665 37.1%
2022 31.92 449th 672 33.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Howard School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.86 443rd 898 50.7%
2019 41.83 550th 907 39.4%
2021 47.59 475th 904 47.5%
2022 45.57 488th 908 46.3%
2023 47.52 470th 896 47.5%
2024 56.30 388th 891 56.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Howard School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.99 466th 925 49.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Howard School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.58 8th 446 98.2%
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Rank History for White students at Howard School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.55 458th 772 40.7%
2019 31.71 591st 780 24.2%
2021 37.01 522nd 765 31.8%
2022 30.34 577th 764 24.5%
2023 39.15 494th 762 35.2%
2024 45.54 434th 753 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Howard School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1989 216 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1990 234 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1991 237 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 235 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1993 244 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1994 235 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 254 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1996 254 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1997 252 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1998 246 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1999 264 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2000 254 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 260 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 235 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2003 235 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2004 220 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2005 256 6 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 258 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 269
2007 247 8 0 3 0 n/a n/a 16 274
2008 256 10 2 2 0 n/a n/a 11 281
2009 269 7 3 3 0 2 2 0 286
2010 268 6 5 3 0 1 4 0 287
2011 295 8 4 1 0 1 8 0 317
2012 277 8 4 2 0 1 11 0 303
2013 274 8 4 5 0 0 11 0 302
2014 261 4 4 7 0 0 9 0 285
2015 266 3 5 7 0 0 4 0 285
2016 253 6 4 11 1 0 3 0 278
2017 239 8 1 14 1 0 7 0 270
2018 239 17 2 7 2 1 20 0 288
2019 242 16 2 6 1 1 15 0 283
2020 240 16 4 8 1 1 17 0 287
2021 243 19 4 14 1 0 12 0 293
2022 241 15 3 19 1 0 16 0 295
2023 248 15 1 30 1 0 16 0 311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howard School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 222 n/a n/a n/a
1989 223 n/a n/a n/a
1990 240 n/a n/a n/a
1991 244 n/a n/a n/a
1992 240 n/a n/a n/a
1993 249 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 242 n/a n/a n/a
1995 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 251 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 269 n/a 0.0 0
2000 260 n/a 0.0 5.8
2001 268 n/a 0.0 0
2002 241 n/a n/a 6.2
2003 241 n/a n/a 6.2
2004 228 16.8 13.6 8.8
2005 268 16.1 16.6 6.7
2006 269 18.2 14.8 7.5
2007 274 20.0 13.7 10.5
2008 281 17.7 15.9 14.1
2009 286 17.7 16.2 13.3
2010 287 16.2 17.7 13.9
2011 317 19.5 16.2 13.9
2012 303 20.9 14.4 13.2
2013 302 19.9 15.1 12.3
2014 285 19.2 14.7 14
2015 285 19.0 15.0 18.2
2016 278 19.0 14.6 n/a
2017 270 20.2 13.3 n/a
2018 288 18.5 15.5 n/a
2019 283 18.4 15.3 n/a
2020 287 17.6 16.2 n/a
2021 293 18.5 15.8 n/a
2022 295 17.0 17.3 n/a
2023 311 19.4 15.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Howard School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 222 n/a n/a n/a
1989 223 n/a n/a n/a
1990 240 n/a n/a n/a
1991 244 n/a n/a n/a
1992 240 n/a n/a n/a
1993 249 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 242 n/a n/a n/a
1995 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 259 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 251 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 269 n/a 0.0 0
2000 260 n/a 0.0 5.8
2001 268 n/a 0.0 0
2002 241 n/a n/a 6.2
2003 241 n/a n/a 6.2
2004 228 16.8 13.6 8.8
2005 268 16.1 16.6 6.7
2006 269 18.2 14.8 7.5
2007 274 20.0 13.7 10.5
2008 281 17.7 15.9 14.1
2009 286 17.7 16.2 13.3
2010 287 16.2 17.7 13.9
2011 317 19.5 16.2 13.9
2012 303 20.9 14.4 13.2
2013 302 19.9 15.1 12.3
2014 285 19.2 14.7 14
2015 285 19.0 15.0 18.2
2016 278 19.0 14.6 n/a
2017 270 20.2 13.3 n/a
2018 288 18.5 15.5 n/a
2019 283 18.4 15.3 n/a
2020 287 17.6 16.2 n/a
2021 293 18.5 15.8 n/a
2022 295 17.0 17.3 n/a
2023 311 19.4 15.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Howard School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $241 (1.9%) $12,126 (98.0%) $12,368
2020 $123 (1.0%) $11,927 (99.0%) $12,049
2021 $941 (6.8%) $12,872 (93.2%) $13,814

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 511th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 444th of 928 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howard School)4638.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Bridgewater)4539.1
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howard School)4353.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Bridgewater)4254.3
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Howard School)6642.3
 23.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Bridgewater)6441.4
 22.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howard School)5241.2
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Bridgewater)5141.4
 9.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Howard School)5240.2
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (West Bridgewater)5040.4
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Howard School)4543.1
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Bridgewater)4442.9
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howard School)4443.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Bridgewater)4342.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Howard School)5341.3
 11.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (West Bridgewater)5540.3
 14.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Howard School)4746.2
 0.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (West Bridgewater)4538.7
 6.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Howard School)5240.2
 11.8%
   All Grades Science (West Bridgewater)4932.2
 16.8%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students283311
 9.9%
African American1615
 6.3%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic630
 400%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White242248
 2.5%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Howard School

Students at Howard School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Howard School.

Students who attend Howard School usually go on to attend West Bridgewater Junior/Senior


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