John D Runkle
Tel:
(617)879-4650
- John D Runkle serves 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
John D Runkle places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John D Runkle's student population of 613 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 613 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John D Runkle's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John D Runkle is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #403 out of 1,671 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 53% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 16% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 19% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 61% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brookline School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John D Runkle is Brookline High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pierce (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pierce (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brookline Pierce Grades: K-8 | 854 students
0.3 miles
50 School Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617)730-2583 0.3 K-8 854 - Brookline Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon Grades: PK | 60 students
0.4 miles
115 Greenough Street, Room 109
Brookline, MA 02445
(617)713-5471 0.4 PK 60 - Brookline Brookline High School Grades: 9-12 | 2009 students
0.4 miles
115 Greenough Street
Brookline, MA 02445
(617)713-5003 0.4 9-12 2009 - Brookline William H Lincoln Grades: K-8 | 576 students
0.4 miles
19 Kennard Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617)879-4600 0.4 K-8 576 - Brookline The Lynch Center Grades: PK | 68 students
0.5 miles
599 Brookline Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
(617)713-5472 0.5 PK 68
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