Serving 613 students in grades 5-8, Cyril K. Brennan Middle 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School 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 Cyril K. Brennan Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
11%
10%
White
60%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cyril K. Brennan Middle School's ranking?
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School is ranked #1085 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Cyril K. Brennan Middle School often compared to?
Cyril K. Brennan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wamsutta Middle School, Robert J. Coelho Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Cyril K. Brennan Middle School?
613 students attend Cyril K. Brennan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cyril K. Brennan Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cyril K. Brennan Middle School?
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cyril K. Brennan Middle School offer ?
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cyril K. Brennan Middle School part of?
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School is part of Attleboro School District.
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