Braintree School District
School District · Braintree, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,658
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,658
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Braintree?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Braintree as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Middle School
Braintree · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Liberty
Braintree · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hollis
Braintree · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#71 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,658
$1,713 vs Massachusetts median
District size
5,237 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Braintree ranks #71 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Braintree's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Middle School (8.5/10), Liberty (8.5/10), and Hollis (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Braintree
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Liberty | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Hollis | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Mary E Flaherty School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Highlands | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Braintree High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | East Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Archie T Morrison | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Donald Ross | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.2/10, Braintree is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Liberty, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Braintree students show an average math proficiency of 60.9% and ELA proficiency of 65.7%.
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 7.2/10. 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?
Liberty is the highest-rated school in Braintree with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Braintree?
Across schools in Braintree with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.7%. 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 7.2/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.7%
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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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