Brookline School District
School District · Brookline, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,114
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,114
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Brookline?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Brookline 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.
Lawrence
Brookline · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
William H Lincoln
Brookline · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brookline High
Brookline · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#47 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,114
+$6,743 vs Massachusetts median
District size
7,039 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Brookline ranks #47 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Brookline's schools with real test data average 8.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lawrence (9.5/10), William H Lincoln (9.2/10), and Brookline High (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Brookline
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | William H Lincoln | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Brookline High | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Pierce | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Florida Ruffin Ridley School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Michael Driscoll | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | John D Runkle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Edith C Baker | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Roland Hayes | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Brookline
Brookline is a Brookline, Massachusetts school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 7,039 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $28,114 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Brookline is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lawrence, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Brookline students show an average math proficiency of 73.0% and ELA proficiency of 74.6%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Brookline, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Brookline with test data.
Schools in Brookline
13 schools Elementary Schools 8
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Brookline
- Total Enrollment
- 7,039
- Teachers (FTE)
- 581
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brookline?
Brookline has 13 schools in total — 8 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Brookline?
The average composite rating for Brookline is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Brookline?
Brookline spends $28,114 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brookline?
The average student-teacher ratio in Brookline is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Brookline?
Lawrence is the highest-rated school in Brookline with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Brookline?
Across schools in Brookline with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Brookline compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Brookline has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 13 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.6%
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Compare Brookline 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)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (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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