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#96 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 5% in state

Brown

Elementary School · Natick

1 Jean Burke Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Enrollment

508

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

9.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#96 of 1,793

In Natick

#2 of 8

public schools

In district

#2 of 8

Natick

Academic growth

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Brown

9.0/10

Elementary School in Natick · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

J F Kennedy Middle School

8.9/10

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6.6/10

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About Brown

Brown is a public elementary school in Natick, MA, part of Natick. Brown serves approximately 508 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Brown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Brown show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 9.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.2
  • 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 Data17
Annual Change+0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.4 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,203
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Brown — Students at Brown score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 66.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 68.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
55.7%
ELA
58.7%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
71.7%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
56.7%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
65%
2023
Math
67.5%
ELA
68.5%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
52.5%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
65%

* 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: 9.7/10.

How Brown Compares

See how Brown performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.0/10
95th percentile in MA
Academic
8.6/10
Excellent
Growth
9.7/10
Excellent
Environment
7.8/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
40 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.8%

Location

1 Jean Burke Drive, Natick, MA 01760

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Brown may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Johnson (rated 9.4/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Bennett-Hemenway (rated 8.8/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Framingham), a more accessible option. For more schools in Natick, see our Natick schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
J F Kennedy Middle School Natick 0.1 mi 8.9
RCS LEARNING CENTER Natick 0.2 mi 6.6
Christa McAuliffe Charter School Framingham 1.2 mi 4.8
Harmony Grove Elementary Framingham 1.6 mi 3.7
Natick High Natick 1.6 mi 8.1
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NATICK Natick 1.7 mi
Wilson Middle Natick 1.6 mi 8.9
Bennett-Hemenway Natick 1.7 mi 8.8
Miriam F McCarthy School Framingham 1.6 mi 3.5
Fuller Middle Framingham 1.6 mi 4.9
Framingham High School Framingham 2.0 mi 4.6
WAYSIDE ACADEMY Framingham 1.7 mi
Juniper Hill School Framingham 1.9 mi 5.1
Johnson Natick 2.0 mi 9.4
Mary E Stapleton Elementary Framingham 2.5 mi 4.0
Wayland Middle School Wayland 2.5 mi 9.3
WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Natick 2.0 mi 7.2
Cameron Middle School Framingham 2.9 mi 4.0
THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF Framingham 2.4 mi 8.8
THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL Framingham 2.8 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01760 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$134,644

Median Home Value

$740,700

Median Rent

$2,061/mo

Population

36,520

College Educated

69.5%

Homeownership

67.5%

Avg Commute

31.5 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

42.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brown

What grades does Brown serve?

Brown serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Brown?

Brown has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown?

The student-teacher ratio at Brown is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brown rank in MA?

Brown ranks #96 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Brown's MySchoolScout rating?

Brown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Brown?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brown has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brown a charter school?

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

Is Brown a Title I school?

No, Brown is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
508
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%

District

Natick
District Enrollment
5,303
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,203
District Rank
#2 of 8

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