Needs Improvement
#1671 of 1,793 schools in MA
Brophy
Elementary School · Framingham
575 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
3.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
493
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
3.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,671 of 1,793
In Framingham
#13 of 16
public schools
In district
#11 of 14
Framingham
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Brophy
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About Brophy
Brophy is a public elementary school in Framingham, MA, part of Framingham. Brophy serves approximately 493 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Brophy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,671 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Brophy show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.1
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Brophy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Brophy — Students at Brophy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.6/10.
How Brophy Compares
See how Brophy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
575 Pleasant Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Brophy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. David Mindess (rated 7.2/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Ashland), which scores notably higher. Another option is King Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SUMMIT MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Framingham, see our Framingham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Framingham | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| REED ACADEMY Framingham | 1.2 mi | — |
| ST BRIDGET SCHOOL Framingham | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF Framingham | 1.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Charlotte A Dunning Framingham | 2.0 mi | 3.8 |
| THE NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN Southborough | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| PINCUSHION HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Ashland | 2.6 mi | — |
| Walsh Middle Framingham | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Hemenway Framingham | 2.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Joseph P Keefe Technical High School Framingham | 2.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Barbieri Elementary Framingham | 2.5 mi | 4.5 |
| David Mindess Ashland | 3.0 mi | 7.2 |
| METROWEST JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Framingham | 2.5 mi | 5.8 |
| King Elementary School Framingham | 2.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Ashland High Ashland | 3.2 mi | 6.7 |
| METROWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ashland | 3.2 mi | 4.5 |
| WAYSIDE ACADEMY Framingham | 2.5 mi | — |
| William Pittaway Elementary Ashland | 3.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Fuller Middle Framingham | 2.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Miriam F McCarthy School Framingham | 2.7 mi | 3.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,000
Median Home Value
$612,600
Median Rent
$1,973/mo
Population
32,270
College Educated
60.6%
Homeownership
78.2%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Median Age
43.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Revere, MA | 3.7 |
| Balch Norwood, MA | 3.7 |
| Harmony Grove Elementary Framingham, MA | 3.7 |
| Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School New Bedford, MA | 3.7 |
| Margaret L Donovan Randolph, MA | 3.7 |
| Mosier South Hadley, MA | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brophy
What grades does Brophy serve?
Brophy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Brophy?
Brophy has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brophy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brophy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brophy rank in MA?
Brophy ranks #1,671 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Brophy's MySchoolScout rating?
Brophy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Brophy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brophy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brophy a charter school?
No, Brophy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brophy a Title I school?
No, Brophy is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (508) 626-9158
Resources & Links
District
Framingham- District Enrollment
- 9,134
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,335
- District Rank
- #11 of 14
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