Excellent
#171 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 10% in state
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Elementary School · Brookline
345 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Enrollment
852
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
852
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#171 of 1,793
In Brookline
#5 of 10
public schools
In district
#5 of 13
Brookline
Equity
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Florida Ruffin Ridley School
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About Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is a public elementary school in Brookline, MA, part of Brookline. Florida Ruffin Ridley School serves approximately 852 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Florida Ruffin Ridley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Florida Ruffin Ridley School show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- District avg 8.5
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Florida Ruffin Ridley School — Students at Florida Ruffin Ridley School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 8.3/10.
How Florida Ruffin Ridley School Compares
See how Florida Ruffin Ridley School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
345 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Florida Ruffin Ridley School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lawrence (rated 9.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Morse (rated 9.2/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Pierce (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brookline, see our Brookline schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BAY COVE ACADEMY Brookline | 0.4 mi | — |
| MATCH Charter Public School Boston | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon Brookline | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Pierce Brookline | 0.7 mi | 9.0 |
| ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL Brookline | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| IVY STREET SCHOOL Brookline | 0.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Lawrence Brookline | 0.6 mi | 9.5 |
| Brookline High Brookline | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Michael Driscoll Brookline | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| NEW ENGLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Brookline | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| BEACON ACADEMY INC Boston | 0.8 mi | — |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY ACADEMY Boston | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| The Lynch Center Brookline | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Morse Cambridge | 0.9 mi | 9.2 |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road Brookline | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| MAIMONIDES SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SECTION Brookline | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing Allston | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| MAIMONIDES Brookline | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| TORAH ACADEMY Brookline | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| WINSOR SCHOOL Boston | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02446 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,519
Median Home Value
$1,172,800
Median Rent
$2,757/mo
Population
31,109
College Educated
84.5%
Homeownership
36.5%
Avg Commute
28.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Median Age
33.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Broadmeadow Needham, MA | 8.5 |
| Brooks School Medford, MA | 8.7 |
| Cunningham School Milton, MA | 8.5 |
| Delaney Wrentham, MA | 8.5 |
| East Elementary School Hingham, MA | 8.7 |
| Edward P. Boland School Springfield, MA | 8.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Florida Ruffin Ridley School
What grades does Florida Ruffin Ridley School serve?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School has an enrollment of approximately 852 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Ruffin Ridley School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florida Ruffin Ridley School rank in MA?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School ranks #171 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Florida Ruffin Ridley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florida Ruffin Ridley School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Florida Ruffin Ridley School a charter school?
No, Florida Ruffin Ridley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florida Ruffin Ridley School a Title I school?
No, Florida Ruffin Ridley School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 852
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (617) 879-4400
Resources & Links
District
Brookline- District Enrollment
- 7,039
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,114
- District Rank
- #5 of 13
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