Brookline School District
School District · Brookline, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
7,039
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
13
8 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
7,039
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#28 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
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 #28 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Brookline's schools with real test data average 8.7/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lawrence (9.5/10), William H Lincoln (9.4/10), and Florida Ruffin Ridley School (9.0/10). 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 | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Florida Ruffin Ridley School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Brookline High | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Pierce | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Michael Driscoll | 8.6 / 10 |
| 7 | John D Runkle | 8.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Edith C Baker | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Roland Hayes | 7.0 / 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. District-level spending was $28,114 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.2/10, 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 72.5% and ELA proficiency of 73.7%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools8
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Brookline
- Total Enrollment
- 7,039
- Teachers (FTE)
- 581
- District spending per student
- $28,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Brookline?
Brookline's district-level spending was $28,114 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 72.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.7%. 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 8.2/10 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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.7%
How we rate schools
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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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