Heath-brook
Heath-brook serves 313 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heath-brook's student population of 313 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heath-brook is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
4%
10%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Heath-brook?
313 students attend Heath-brook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Heath-brook students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heath-brook?
Heath-brook has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heath-brook offer ?
Heath-brook offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heath-brook part of?
Heath-brook is part of Tewksbury School District.
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