Hawthorne Brook

64 Brookline Rd
Townsend, MA 01469
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 475 students in grades 5-8, Hawthorne Brook 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 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hawthorne Brook's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Hawthorne Brook ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Brook is 0.24, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#872 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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33%
37%
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51%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
87%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawthorne Brook's ranking?
Hawthorne Brook is ranked #872 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Brook?
475 students attend Hawthorne Brook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hawthorne Brook students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Brook?
Hawthorne Brook has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Brook offer ?
Hawthorne Brook offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorne Brook part of?
Hawthorne Brook is part of North Middlesex School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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