Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Winn Brook ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winn Brook ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Winn Brook's student population of 434 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Winn Brook ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winn Brook is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
53%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winn Brook's ranking?
Winn Brook is ranked #42 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Winn Brook often compared to?
Winn Brookis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Lee Burbank by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Winn Brook?
434 students attend Winn Brook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Winn Brook students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winn Brook?
Winn Brook has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winn Brook offer ?
Winn Brook offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winn Brook part of?
Winn Brook is part of Belmont School District.
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