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Indian Brook

Elementary School · Plymouth

1181 State Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360

Enrollment

543

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#996 of 1,793

In Plymouth

#10 of 15

public schools

In district

#9 of 13

Plymouth

School environment

8.0 / 10

Excellent

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Indian Brook

6.0/10

Elementary School in Plymouth · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.5/10

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About Indian Brook

Indian Brook is a public elementary school in Plymouth, MA, part of Plymouth. Indian Brook serves approximately 543 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Indian Brook has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Indian Brook show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • District avg 7.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,402
Chronic Absenteeism13.3%

Indian Brook — Students at Indian Brook score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 51.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 55.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
52.5%
ELA
60.3%
2019
Math
53.5%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
57.3%
2022
Math
46.5%
ELA
47.8%
2023
Math
44.3%
ELA
43.3%
2024
Math
49.7%
ELA
41.3%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
41.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.0/10.

How Indian Brook Compares

See how Indian Brook performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.0/10
45th percentile in MA
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
8.0/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
42 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.3%

Location

1181 State Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Indian Brook may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Nathaniel Morton Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 7.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Federal Furnace School (rated 8.3/10, 8.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bournedale Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Bournedale), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Plymouth, see our Plymouth schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Manomet Elementary Plymouth 2.3 mi 7.5
THE COVE SCHOOL Plymouth 3.3 mi
Plymouth South Middle Plymouth 3.7 mi 6.2
Plymouth South High Plymouth 3.8 mi 5.7
South Elementary Plymouth 4.9 mi 8.0
BRIDGEVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL Sagamore 8.0 mi 6.0
Plymouth Early Childhood Center Plymouth 6.4 mi 3.4
Plymouth Commun Intermediate Plymouth 6.4 mi 6.6
Plymouth North High Plymouth 6.8 mi 5.6
WALDORF SCHOOL OF CAPE COD Sandwich 8.6 mi 5.5
Nathaniel Morton Elementary Plymouth 7.5 mi 8.3
Bournedale Elementary School Bournedale 9.2 mi 8.2
THE HUNDRED ACRE SCHL HERITAGE MUSEUMS AND GARDENS Sandwich 9.8 mi
Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Bourne 10.1 mi 6.8
Cold Spring Plymouth 8.6 mi 7.0
Bourne Intermediate School Bourne 10.6 mi 7.0
Bourne High School Bourne 10.7 mi 7.1
Bourne Middle School Bourne 10.7 mi 5.5
Hedge Plymouth 9.5 mi 5.9
Federal Furnace School Plymouth 8.6 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02360 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$111,975

Median Home Value

$494,700

Median Rent

$1,831/mo

Population

62,405

College Educated

45.2%

Homeownership

79.8%

Avg Commute

30.4 min

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Median Age

47.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Indian Brook

What grades does Indian Brook serve?

Indian Brook serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Indian Brook?

Indian Brook has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Brook?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Brook is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Brook rank in MA?

Indian Brook ranks #996 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Indian Brook's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Brook has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Indian Brook?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Brook has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Indian Brook a charter school?

No, Indian Brook is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Indian Brook a Title I school?

No, Indian Brook is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
18 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.3%

District

Plymouth
District Enrollment
7,055
Schools in District
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,402
District Rank
#9 of 13

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