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Holbrook Middle High School

High School · Holbrook · Holbrook, MA

A high school in Holbrook, MA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

245 So. Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343

  • Math 32% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs MA 45% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.6% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation3.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$18,356
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Holbrook Middle High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
45%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2023
Math
33%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 112 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Holbrook Middle High 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,693/100K

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

$107,198

Median home value

$435,300

Median rent

$1,522/mo

College educated

36.5%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cats AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4private8–121.6 mi331Compare →
Randolph HighEnrollment path unverified5.09–122.2 mi664Compare →
Avon Middle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.86–122.3 mi408Compare →
Abington HighEnrollment path unverified5.19–123.3 mi561Compare →

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.

Holbrook

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holbrook Middle High School is listed in Holbrook; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holbrook Middle High School

Holbrook Middle High School is a public high school in Holbrook, MA, part of Holbrook, serving approximately 640 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holbrook Middle High School

What grades does Holbrook Middle High School serve?

Holbrook Middle High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Holbrook Middle High School?

Holbrook Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Middle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holbrook Middle High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holbrook Middle High School rank in MA?

Holbrook Middle High School ranks #1,212 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Holbrook Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holbrook Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Holbrook Middle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holbrook Middle High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holbrook Middle High School a charter school?

No, Holbrook Middle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holbrook Middle High School a Title I school?

No, Holbrook Middle High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
640
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 02343)
11,267
Area average commute
38.2 min
Area median age
43
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 02343; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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