Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-2,
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookside's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookside is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
33%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
59%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brookside often compared to?
How many students attend Brookside?
461 students attend Brookside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Brookside students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside?
Brookside has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brookside offer ?
Brookside offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside part of?
Brookside is part of Milford School District.
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