Excellent
#236 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 13% in state
John D Runkle
Elementary School · Brookline
50 Druce Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
8.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#236 of 1,793
In Brookline
#7 of 10
public schools
In district
#7 of 13
Brookline
Equity
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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John D Runkle
Elementary School in Brookline · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About John D Runkle
John D Runkle is a public elementary school in Brookline, MA, part of Brookline. John D Runkle serves approximately 483 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. John D Runkle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for John D Runkle show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- District avg 8.5
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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John D Runkle — Students at John D Runkle score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 7.7/10.
How John D Runkle Compares
See how John D Runkle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
50 Druce Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John D Runkle may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. William H Lincoln (rated 9.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Winship Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Brighton), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Pierce (rated 9.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brookline, see our Brookline schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TORAH ACADEMY Brookline | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy Brighton | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Roland Hayes Chestnut Hill | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Michael Driscoll Brookline | 0.5 mi | 8.4 |
| MAIMONIDES Brookline | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Brookline High Brookline | 0.7 mi | 9.1 |
| William H Lincoln Brookline | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| MAIMONIDES SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SECTION Brookline | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road Brookline | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS Chestnut Hill | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Brighton High School Brighton | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| KENNEDY DAY SCHOOL Brighton | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School Brighton | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Boston | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Brighton | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| THE PARK SCHOOL Brookline | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Winship Elementary School Brighton | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing Allston | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| MESIVTA HIGH SCHOOL OF GREATER BOSTON Brighton | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Pierce Brookline | 1.1 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02445 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,878
Median Home Value
$1,218,000
Median Rent
$2,779/mo
Population
22,568
College Educated
85.7%
Homeownership
52.5%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
34.1
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alice M Barrows Reading, MA | 8.3 |
| Centerville Elementary Beverly, MA | 8.3 |
| Federal Furnace School Plymouth, MA | 8.3 |
| Nathaniel Morton Elementary Plymouth, MA | 8.3 |
| North Beverly Elementary Beverly, MA | 8.3 |
| Swallow/Union School Dunstable, MA | 8.3 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Brookline- District Enrollment
- 7,039
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,114
- District Rank
- #7 of 13
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