Serving 452 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 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne Brook's student population of 452 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Rankings
Hawthorne Brook ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Brook is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
86%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Brook's ranking?
Hawthorne Brook is ranked #834 out of 1,631 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Brook?
452 students attend Hawthorne Brook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hawthorne Brook students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hawthorne Brook part of?
Hawthorne Brook is part of North Middlesex School District.
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