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#690 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 38% in state
Harris Brook Elementary School
Elementary School · Ludlow · Ludlow, MA
A Ludlow elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 Fuller Street, Ludlow, MA 01056
- Math 33% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harris Brook Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 28% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 34 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Harris Brook Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ludlow), 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
$78,981
Median home value
$303,900
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01056; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–9 | 1.4 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Indian Orchard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| LitwinEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| WarnerEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 238 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ludlow
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harris Brook Elementary School is listed in Ludlow; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harris Brook Elementary School
Harris Brook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ludlow, MA, part of Ludlow, serving approximately 617 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harris Brook Elementary School
What grades does Harris Brook Elementary School serve?
Harris Brook Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Harris Brook Elementary School?
Harris Brook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Brook Elementary School 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 Harris Brook Elementary School rank in MA?
Harris Brook Elementary School ranks #690 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Harris Brook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harris Brook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Harris Brook Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harris Brook Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Harris Brook Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harris Brook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harris Brook Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harris Brook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (413) 583-5695
- Area population (ZIP 01056)
- 20,846
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 01056; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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