Brooke Charter School East Boston (Closed 2023)

Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brooke Charter School East Boston ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 94% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 91% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(15-16)
94%
64%
(15-16)
91%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)
1%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
3%
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)
56%
19%
Black
(15-16)
26%
9%
White
(15-16)
12%
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
4%
School District Name
Brooke Charter School East Boston School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend Brooke Charter School East Boston?
500 students attend Brooke Charter School East Boston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Brooke Charter School East Boston students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooke Charter School East Boston?
Brooke Charter School East Boston has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brooke Charter School East Boston offer ?
Brooke Charter School East Boston offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Brooke Charter School East Boston part of?
Brooke Charter School East Boston is part of Brooke Charter School East Boston School District.

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