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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 · Tewksbury, MA

A Tewksbury elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

165 Shawsheen Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876

  • Math 52% proficient (2009)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2009)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$22,013
Chronic Absenteeism10%

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.

2009 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2009 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2009 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2009 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2009 EdFacts)

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The neighborhood

Where Heath-brook 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,125/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tewksbury), 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

$126,795

Median home value

$546,600

Median rent

$2,248/mo

College educated

40.5%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01876; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John F KennedyEnrollment path unverified7.3K–41.4 mi328Compare →
Shawsheen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.61–31.7 mi342Compare →
BoutwellEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–K3.0 mi144Compare →
Hajjar ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–43.1 mi382Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tewksbury

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$22,013NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Heath-brook is listed in Tewksbury; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heath-brook

Heath-brook is a public elementary school in Tewksbury, MA, part of Tewksbury, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).

Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

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%
Area population (ZIP 01876)
30,962
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
46.9
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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.
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 01876; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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