Heath-brook serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- 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 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heath-brook is 0.42, 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.
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
7%
8%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
75%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
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?
300 students attend Heath-brook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Heath-brook students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% 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 Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heath-brook part of?
Heath-brook is part of Tewksbury School District.
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