Excellent
#171 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 10% in state
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Elementary School · Brookline · Brookline, MA
A Brookline elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
345 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
- Math 69% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Florida Ruffin Ridley School score 67% 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 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 Florida Ruffin Ridley School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated997/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookline), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,519
Median home value
$1,172,800
Median rent
$2,757/mo
College educated
84.5%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02446; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline Early Education Program at BeaconEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK | 0.5 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Match Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,185 | Compare → |
| LawrenceEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Michael DriscollEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 510 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Brookline
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is listed in Brookline; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is a public elementary school in Brookline, MA, part of Brookline, serving approximately 852 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 02446)
- 31,109
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 02446; 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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