For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,398 students in Spencer-E Brookfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Spencer-E Brookfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
1,398 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spencer-E Brookfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#348 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Graduation Rate
82%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.8%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
10%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
70%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,224 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,883 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,224
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,883
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Spencer-E Brookfield School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 East Main Street
East Brookfield, MA 01515
(508) 885-8536
East Brookfield, MA 01515
(508) 885-8536
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
David Prouty High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Main Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8505
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8505
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Wire Village School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Paxton Road
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8524
Gr: K-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Knox Trail Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
73 Ash Street
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Spencer, MA 01562
(508) 885-8550
Gr: 5-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Spencer-E Brookfield School District?
Spencer-E Brookfield School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,398 students.
What is the rank of Spencer-E Brookfield School District?
Spencer-E Brookfield School District is ranked #346 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer-E Brookfield School District?
70% of Spencer-E Brookfield School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spencer-E Brookfield School District?
Spencer-E Brookfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Spencer-E Brookfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,883 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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