Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Beaver Brook Elementary 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 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 49%
- Attendance Zone: Beaver Brook Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Abington, MA, encompassing approximately 10.2 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beaver Brook Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beaver Brook Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)41%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)49%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beaver Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Beaver Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodsdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Beaver Brook Elementary School?
491 students attend Beaver Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Beaver Brook Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beaver Brook Elementary School?
Beaver Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beaver Brook Elementary School offer ?
Beaver Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beaver Brook Elementary School part of?
Beaver Brook Elementary School is part of Abington School District.
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