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Public high school · Spencer-E Brookfield · Spencer, Massachusetts

David Prouty High

David Prouty High rates 5.9, right at the middle of Spencer-E Brookfield's high schools, whose rated median is 5.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.9this school

5.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Spencer-E Brookfield median is 5.9.

#1,028 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Spencer-E Brookfield: 1 high schools rated, median 5.9

The brief

A Spencer-E Brookfield high school where students score 49 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,028 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 1 of 4 in Spencer-E Brookfield.

David Prouty High is listed in Spencer-E Brookfield, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math38%7 points below the Massachusetts average of 45%Grade 10 · 52 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading60%13 points above the Massachusetts average of 47%Grade 10 · 52 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2019–2026), then recovered 15 points since 2023, reaching 49% in 2026.2026 MCAS; 47 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.2
25% of the rating
Academics
7.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
4.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.9
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 54% (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 01562; 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.
David Prouty High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$79,086
Median home value
$368,300
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
35
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
12
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
290/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Spencer. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Spencer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
7.6% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
8 sports
4 boys' · 4 girls' · 8 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.
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  2. David Prouty Highthis school
    5.9
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than David Prouty High.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.

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.

Questions families ask

What grades does David Prouty High serve?

David Prouty High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend David Prouty High?

David Prouty High has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at David Prouty High?

The student-teacher ratio at David Prouty High is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does David Prouty High rank in MA?

David Prouty High ranks #1,028 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is David Prouty High's MySchoolScout rating?

David Prouty High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 David Prouty High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, David Prouty High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is David Prouty High a charter school?

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

Is David Prouty High a Title I school?

No, David Prouty High is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
331
Student-teacher ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Worcester County
4-year graduation
80–84%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$19,943
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 01562)
11,961
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
48.9

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.