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#1492 of 1,793 schools in MA
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School
Elementary School · Middleborough · Middleborough, MA
A Middleborough elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41 Mayflower Avenue, Middleborough, MA 02346
- Math 35% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry B. Burkland Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Henry B. Burkland Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,914
Median home value
$426,800
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02346; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary K. Goode Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 1–5 | 0.1 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Samuel Fuller SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Mullein Hill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Assawompset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–3 | 3.3 mi | 469 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Middleborough
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School is listed in Middleborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry B. Burkland Elementary School
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Middleborough, MA, part of Middleborough, serving approximately 584 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,492 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry B. Burkland Elementary School
What grades does Henry B. Burkland Elementary School serve?
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Henry B. Burkland Elementary School?
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry B. Burkland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry B. Burkland Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry B. Burkland Elementary School rank in MA?
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School ranks #1,492 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Henry B. Burkland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Henry B. Burkland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry B. Burkland Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry B. Burkland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Henry B. Burkland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry B. Burkland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Henry B. Burkland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (508) 946-2040
- Area population (ZIP 02346)
- 24,360
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 02346; 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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