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Very Good

#611 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 34% in state

Based on limited data

Heath-brook

Elementary School · Tewksbury

165 Shawsheen Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876

Enrollment

310

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 1st

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#611 of 1,793

In Tewksbury

#3 of 5

public schools

In district

#3 of 5

Tewksbury

Equity

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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Heath-brook

7.1/10

Elementary School in Tewksbury · grades Pre-K – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.7/10

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About Heath-brook

Heath-brook is a public elementary school in Tewksbury, MA, part of Tewksbury. Heath-brook serves approximately 310 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Heath-brook has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Heath-brook show 52% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

How it compares0.4 pts below district
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.9Average60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2009 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2009 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2009 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2009 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good40%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,013
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Heath-brook — Students at Heath-brook score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores MA EDFACTS (2008-09)

Math Proficiency 52.0% (2009 EdFacts)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 47.0% (2009 EdFacts)
School
State
N/A

Based on 2 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

How Heath-brook Compares

See how Heath-brook performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.1/10
66th percentile in MA
Academic
6.9/10
Average
Environment
7.3/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.0%

Location

165 Shawsheen Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Heath-brook may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Parker (rated 7.6/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Billerica), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Hajjar Elementary (rated 7.4/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Billerica), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, John F Kennedy (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Billerica), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Tewksbury, see our Tewksbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
John W. Wynn Middle Tewksbury 1.3 mi 6.7
John F Kennedy Billerica 1.4 mi 7.3
Shawsheen Elementary Wilmington 1.7 mi 6.6
Tewksbury Memorial High Tewksbury 1.8 mi 8.7
John F. Ryan Tewksbury 2.0 mi 4.8
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School Billerica 2.5 mi 8.2
Locke Middle Billerica 2.6 mi 7.8
West Intermediate Wilmington 2.8 mi 6.9
Wilmington Middle School Wilmington 2.8 mi 6.7
Thomas Ditson Billerica 3.2 mi 5.7
Boutwell Wilmington 3.0 mi 6.0
Marshall Middle School Billerica 2.8 mi 7.8
ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington 3.3 mi 6.8
Parker Billerica 3.3 mi 7.6
Billerica Memorial High School Billerica 3.3 mi 4.7
Wilmington High Wilmington 3.4 mi 7.9
Hajjar Elementary Billerica 3.1 mi 7.4
Fox Hill Burlington 4.0 mi 6.6
North Intermediate Wilmington 3.1 mi 7.2
Pine Glen Elementary Burlington 4.3 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01876 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$126,795

Median Home Value

$546,600

Median Rent

$2,248/mo

Population

30,962

College Educated

40.5%

Homeownership

84.8%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Median Age

46.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Aborn Lynn, MA 7.1
Blueberry Hill Longmeadow, MA 7.1
Colonial Park Stoneham, MA 7.1
Henry Whittemore Elementary School Waltham, MA 7.1
Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose, MA 7.1
Marion E Zeh Northborough, MA 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heath-brook

What grades does Heath-brook serve?

Heath-brook serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.

How many students attend Heath-brook?

Heath-brook has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heath-brook?

The student-teacher ratio at Heath-brook is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heath-brook rank in MA?

Heath-brook ranks #611 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Heath-brook's MySchoolScout rating?

Heath-brook has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Heath-brook?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heath-brook has 52% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).

Is Heath-brook a charter school?

No, Heath-brook is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Heath-brook a Title I school?

No, Heath-brook is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
19 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%

District

Tewksbury
District Enrollment
3,205
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,013
District Rank
#3 of 5

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