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#458 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 26% in state

Beaver Brook Elementary

Elementary School · Abington

1 Ralph Hamlin Lane, Abington, MA 02351

Enrollment

506

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 2nd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#458 of 1,793

In Abington

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

Abington

Academic growth

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Beaver Brook Elementary

7.5/10

Elementary School in Abington · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Beaver Brook Elementary

Beaver Brook Elementary is a public elementary school in Abington, MA, part of Abington. Beaver Brook Elementary serves approximately 506 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Beaver Brook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Beaver Brook Elementary show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).

How it compares1.3 pts above district
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.2
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+0.95 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2016
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2016 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2016 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2016 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2016 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,411
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Beaver Brook Elementary — Students at Beaver Brook Elementary score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA EDFACTS (2015-16)

Math Proficiency 50.1% (multi-year average, 2010-2016)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 52.3% (multi-year average, 2010-2016)
School
State
N/A

Based on 14 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2010
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
49%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.

How Beaver Brook Elementary Compares

See how Beaver Brook Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
75th percentile in MA
Academic
6.4/10
Average
Growth
9.7/10
Excellent
Environment
3.6/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

Location

1 Ralph Hamlin Lane, Abington, MA 02351

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Beaver Brook Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Phelps Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Rockland), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Louise A Conley (rated 7.8/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Whitman), with a very similar rating. Additionally, R Stewart Esten (rated 7.3/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Rockland), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Abington, see our Abington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.4 mi
School Distance Rating
ST BRIDGET SCHOOL Abington 0.3 mi 4.2
Abington Early Education Program Abington 0.5 mi 3.3
Abington High Abington 0.6 mi 5.1
Abington Middle School Abington 0.6 mi 5.1
Phelps Elementary School Rockland 1.3 mi 8.0
John W Rogers Middle Rockland 1.4 mi 6.1
Rockland Senior High Rockland 1.5 mi 7.0
Woodsdale Elementary School Abington 1.7 mi 4.8
Louise A Conley Whitman 2.4 mi 7.8
John H Duval Whitman 2.6 mi 5.6
Whitman Middle Whitman 2.9 mi 4.5
R Stewart Esten Rockland 2.4 mi 7.3
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School South Weymouth 3.3 mi 6.6
Mary E. Baker School Brockton 3.0 mi 6.6
Ashfield Middle School Brockton 2.9 mi 7.7
CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Brockton 3.1 mi 5.2
Ralph Talbot South Weymouth 4.0 mi 6.0
Whitman Hanson Regional Whitman 3.7 mi 6.0
The Pre-School Academy at Whitman Hanson Whitman 3.7 mi 3.3
Weymouth High School Weymouth 4.4 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02351 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$119,787

Median Home Value

$516,300

Median Rent

$1,547/mo

Population

17,008

College Educated

39.8%

Homeownership

74.2%

Avg Commute

32.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Median Age

40.4

Similar Schools

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School Rating
BELMONT DAY SCHOOL Belmont, MA 7.5
Deerfield Elementary South Deerfield, MA 7.5
Dolbeare Wakefield, MA 7.5
Forestdale School Sandwich, MA 7.5
Freetown Elementary School East Freetown, MA 7.5
Indian Head Hanson, MA 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Beaver Brook Elementary

What grades does Beaver Brook Elementary serve?

Beaver Brook Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Beaver Brook Elementary?

Beaver Brook Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Brook Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Brook Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beaver Brook Elementary rank in MA?

Beaver Brook Elementary ranks #458 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Beaver Brook Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Beaver Brook Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beaver Brook Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaver Brook Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2016).

Is Beaver Brook Elementary a charter school?

No, Beaver Brook Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beaver Brook Elementary a Title I school?

No, Beaver Brook Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
506
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

District

Abington
District Enrollment
2,133
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,411
District Rank
#1 of 5

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