Serving 674 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Penn Brook ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Penn Brook's attendance zone encompasses the entire Georgetown, MA school district, covering approximately 13.1 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penn Brook's student population of 674 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Penn Brook ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Brook is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn Brook's ranking?
Penn Brook is ranked #623 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Penn Brook often compared to?
Penn Brookis often viewed alongside schools like Huckleberry Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Penn Brook?
674 students attend Penn Brook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Penn Brook students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penn Brook?
Penn Brook has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Penn Brook offer ?
Penn Brook offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Penn Brook part of?
Penn Brook is part of Georgetown School District.
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