Excellent
#68 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 4% in state
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
Elementary School · Marblehead · Marblehead, MA
A Marblehead elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40 Baldwin Road, Marblehead, MA 01945
- Math 58% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucretia and Joseph Brown School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2022, reaching 62% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 10 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lucretia and Joseph Brown School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marblehead), 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
$164,325
Median home value
$904,700
Median rent
$1,769/mo
College educated
76.8%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Devereux SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 72 | Compare → |
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| Childrens Workshop MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Marblehead
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School is listed in Marblehead; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School is a public elementary school in Marblehead, MA, part of Marblehead, serving approximately 442 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucretia and Joseph Brown School
What grades does Lucretia and Joseph Brown School serve?
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Lucretia and Joseph Brown School?
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucretia and Joseph Brown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucretia and Joseph Brown School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucretia and Joseph Brown School rank in MA?
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School ranks #68 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lucretia and Joseph Brown School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucretia and Joseph Brown School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Lucretia and Joseph Brown School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucretia and Joseph Brown School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Lucretia and Joseph Brown School a charter school?
No, Lucretia and Joseph Brown School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucretia and Joseph Brown School a Title I school?
No, Lucretia and Joseph Brown School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (781) 629-3112
- Area population (ZIP 01945)
- 20,390
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 01945; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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