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Charter school · Brooke Charter School (district) · Roslindale, Massachusetts

Brooke Charter School

Brooke Charter School rates 7.8 on our ten-point scale and ranks 371 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts.

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#371 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts

The brief

A charter school in Roslindale, MA where students score 69 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 371 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 1 of 1 in Brooke Charter School (district).

Brooke Charter School is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math73%31 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 3–8 and 10 · 1,249 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading64%22 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 3–8 and 10 · 1,249 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2018–2026), then recovered 9 points since 2023, reaching 69% in 2026.2026 MCAS; 157 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.7
25% of the rating
Academics
9.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02131; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Brooke Charter School and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$109,237
Median home value
$634,200
Median rent
$1,999/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
9.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
83
Very Walkable
Transit Score
62
Good Transit
Bike Score
47
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,352/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
12.7% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
10 sports
4 boys' · 6 girls' · 13 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Brooke Charter Schoolthis school
    7.8
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Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Brooke Charter School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Brooke Charter School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Brooke Charter School is an educational institution that emphasizes small class sizes and strong communication with families 1. The school implements an Associate Teacher Program, in which aspiring teachers observe classrooms and receive mentorship before leading their own classes; over 60% of participants transitioned into lead teaching roles within three years 1. Brooke utilizes MCAS state achievement tests in April and May to assess student progress and guide instructional strategies 1. Academically, the school offers a Computer Science for All initiative, requiring students to study computer science from first grade through high school 1. This program aims to address racial and gender disparities in STEM professions by equipping students with innovation and problem-solving skills 1. The school identifies itself as a culturally responsive and anti-racist organization committed to increasing staff diversity 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.ebrooke.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Brooke Charter School serve?

Brooke Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Brooke Charter School?

Brooke Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 2,208 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooke Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooke Charter School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooke Charter School rank in MA?

Brooke Charter School ranks #371 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Brooke Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooke Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Brooke Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooke Charter School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Brooke Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Brooke Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Brooke Charter School a Title I school?

No, Brooke Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
2,208
Student-teacher ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
181
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
4-year graduation
90–94%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$24,924
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 02131)
31,564
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
38.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.