John D Runkle
Tel:
(617) 879-4650
- John D Runkle serves 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John D Runkle placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
John D Runkle places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John D Runkle's student population of 627 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 627 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John D Runkle is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of John D Runkle is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #336 out of 1666 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 15% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 20% |
| Black | 3% | 9% |
| White | 61% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brookline School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Pierce (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brookline Pierce Grades: K-8 | 859 students
0.3 miles
50 School Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 730-2583 0.3 K-8 859 - 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 | 2,080 students
0.4 miles
115 Greenough Street
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5003 0.4 9-12 2,080 - Brookline William H Lincoln Grades: K-8 | 578 students
0.4 miles
19 Kennard Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4600 0.4 K-8 578 - Brookline The Lynch Center Grades: PK | 58 students
0.5 miles
599 Brookline Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 713-5472 0.5 PK 58
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