West Brookfield Elementary School serves 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
West Brookfield Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Brookfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West Brookfield Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Brookfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of West Brookfield Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
84%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Brookfield Elementary School's ranking?
West Brookfield Elementary School is ranked #676 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend West Brookfield Elementary School?
247 students attend West Brookfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of West Brookfield Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 West Brookfield Elementary School?
West Brookfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Brookfield Elementary School offer ?
West Brookfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Brookfield Elementary School part of?
West Brookfield Elementary School is part of Quaboag Regional School District.
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