Braintree School District
School District · Braintree, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,658
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,658
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#104 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,658
$1,713 vs Massachusetts median
District size
5,237 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Braintree
Braintree is a Braintree, Massachusetts school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,237 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $19,658 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Braintree demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Braintree students show an average math proficiency of 57.0% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Braintree, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Braintree with test data.
Schools in Braintree
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Braintree
- Total Enrollment
- 5,237
- Teachers (FTE)
- 416
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Braintree?
Braintree has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Braintree?
The average composite rating for Braintree is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Braintree?
Braintree spends $19,658 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Braintree?
The average student-teacher ratio in Braintree is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Braintree?
South Middle School is the highest-rated school in Braintree with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Braintree?
Across schools in Braintree with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Braintree compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Braintree has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Braintree with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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