Excellent
#301 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 17% in state
Edith C Baker
Elementary School · Brookline · Chestnut Hill, MA
A Brookline elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 Beverly Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
- Math 72% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edith C Baker score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Edith C Baker sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,854
Median home value
$1,249,100
Median rent
$3,067/mo
College educated
83%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02467; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial SpauldingEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Holy Name Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Lyndon K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Manning Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 169 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brookline
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $28,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edith C Baker is listed in Brookline; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edith C Baker
Edith C Baker is a public elementary school in Chestnut Hill, MA, part of Brookline, serving approximately 654 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edith C Baker
What grades does Edith C Baker serve?
Edith C Baker serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Edith C Baker?
Edith C Baker has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith C Baker?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith C Baker is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edith C Baker rank in MA?
Edith C Baker ranks #301 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Edith C Baker's MySchoolScout rating?
Edith C Baker has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Edith C Baker?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edith C Baker has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edith C Baker a charter school?
No, Edith C Baker is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edith C Baker a Title I school?
No, Edith C Baker is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (617) 879-4500
- Area population (ZIP 02467)
- 22,325
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 30
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 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 02467; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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