Brookfield

135 Jon Drive
Brockton, MA 02302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brookfield 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 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Brookfield's student population of 431 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Brookfield ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookfield is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1373 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brookfield, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brookfield and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brookfield and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brookfield and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Brookfield and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
20%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brookfield and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brookfield and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brookfield.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Brookfield and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brookfield and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brookfield and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookfield's ranking?
Brookfield is ranked #1373 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Brookfield?
431 students attend Brookfield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Brookfield students are Black, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookfield?
Brookfield has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brookfield offer ?
Brookfield offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookfield part of?
Brookfield is part of Brockton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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