Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Beaver Brook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beaver Brook Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beaver Brook Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)41%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
15%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
72%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beaver Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Beaver Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodsdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Beaver Brook Elementary School?
521 students attend Beaver Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Beaver Brook Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver Brook Elementary School?
Beaver Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beaver Brook Elementary School offer ?
Beaver Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beaver Brook Elementary School part of?
Beaver Brook Elementary School is part of Abington School District.
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