Top Rankings
Brookline School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,757 students in Brookline School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public middle schools in Massachusetts.
Public Middle Schools in Brookline School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
13 Schools
524 Schools
# Students
7,060 Students
302,005 Students
# Teachers
611 Teachers
26,217 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Brookline School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 397 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.67
# American Indian Students
3 Students
812 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,460 Students
21,485 Students
% Asian Students
21%
7%
# Hispanic Students
801 Students
81,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
27%
# Black Students
455 Students
36,762 Students
% Black Students
6%
12%
# White Students
3,498 Students
147,456 Students
% White Students
50%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
330 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
814 Students
13,176 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
257
2,703
# Students in K Grade:
509
7,174
# Students in 1st Grade:
527
7,653
# Students in 2nd Grade:
547
7,738
# Students in 3rd Grade:
534
8,067
# Students in 4th Grade:
504
8,854
# Students in 5th Grade:
544
20,367
# Students in 6th Grade:
467
56,348
# Students in 7th Grade:
521
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
563
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
510
12,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
552
11,807
# Students in 11th Grade:
507
11,081
# Students in 12th Grade:
497
10,813
# Ungraded Students:
21
372
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,785 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,051 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$253 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$283 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,785
$23,913
Spending / Student
$40,051
$24,672
Best Brookline School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pierce
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 School Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 730-2583
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 730-2583
Grades: K-8
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Heath
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Eliot Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4570
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4570
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
William H Lincoln
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19 Kennard Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4600
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4600
Grades: K-8
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Edith C Baker
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Beverly Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4500
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4500
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #55.
Lawrence
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Francis Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4303
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4303
Grades: K-8
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
Michael Driscoll
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64 Westbourne Ter
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4250
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4250
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #77.
John D Runkle
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Druce Street
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4650
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #88.
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4400
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 879-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 851 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
