Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Penn Brook ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penn Brook's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penn Brook ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Brook is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
93%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Penn Brook's ranking?
Penn Brook is ranked #720 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Penn Brook often compared to?
Penn Brookis often viewed alongside schools like Huckleberry Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Penn Brook?
680 students attend Penn Brook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Penn Brook students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Brook?
Penn Brook has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Penn Brook offer ?
Penn Brook offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Brook part of?
Penn Brook is part of Georgetown School District.
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