Brookside serves 578 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Attendance Zone: Brookside serves the west part of Milford, MA, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookside's student population of 578 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookside is 0.61, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
42%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
46%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brookside often compared to?
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How many students attend Brookside?
578 students attend Brookside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Brookside students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brookside part of?
Brookside is part of Milford School District.
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