Of the 315 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 66.3% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 30.8% met the subject benchmarks and 2.9% exceeded them.
The number of West Bridgewater Public Schools District students who failed their Science assessments rose by 7.2% from the previous school year.
West Bridgewater Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Plymouth County and has a main office in West Bridgewater.
In the 2023-24 school year, 199,813 students took the Science test in Massachusetts with 55.6% failing the exam, 2.8% less than the year before.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
| School Name | Students who did not meet standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Howard School | 50.9% |
| West Bridgewater Junior/Senior School | 74.4% |
