Excellent
#236 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 13% in state
John D Runkle
Elementary School · Brookline · Brookline, MA
A Brookline elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Druce Street, Brookline, MA 02445
- Math 69% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John D Runkle score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John D Runkle 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated997/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookline), 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
$145,878
Median home value
$1,218,000
Median rent
$2,779/mo
College educated
85.7%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02445; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Michael DriscollEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Roland HayesEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Baldwin Early Learning Pilot AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–1 | 0.6 mi | 192 | Compare → |
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.
Brookline
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 13
- District spending per student
- $28,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John D Runkle is listed in Brookline; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John D Runkle
John D Runkle is a public elementary school in Brookline, MA, part of Brookline, serving approximately 483 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John D Runkle
What grades does John D Runkle serve?
John D Runkle serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend John D Runkle?
John D Runkle has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John D Runkle?
The student-teacher ratio at John D Runkle is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John D Runkle rank in MA?
John D Runkle ranks #236 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John D Runkle's MySchoolScout rating?
John D Runkle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 John D Runkle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John D Runkle has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John D Runkle a charter school?
No, John D Runkle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John D Runkle a Title I school?
No, John D Runkle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (617) 879-4650
- Area population (ZIP 02445)
- 22,568
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 02445; 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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