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North Brookfield High

High School · North Brookfield · North Brookfield, MA

A high school in North Brookfield, MA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10 New School Drive, North Brookfield, MA 01535

  • Math 18% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs MA 45% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.6% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation18%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$21,977
Chronic Absenteeism36.1%

Students at North Brookfield High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
45%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
26%
2023
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
11%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 100 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where North Brookfield High 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,010

Median home value

$316,500

Median rent

$973/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley View SchoolPrivate · tuition5.85–110.8 mi36Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

North Brookfield

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$21,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Brookfield High is listed in North Brookfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Brookfield High

North Brookfield High is a public high school in North Brookfield, MA, part of North Brookfield, serving approximately 133 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,243 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Brookfield High

What grades does North Brookfield High serve?

North Brookfield High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend North Brookfield High?

North Brookfield High has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Brookfield High?

The student-teacher ratio at North Brookfield High is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Brookfield High rank in MA?

North Brookfield High ranks #1,243 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is North Brookfield High's MySchoolScout rating?

North Brookfield High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 North Brookfield High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Brookfield High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Brookfield High a charter school?

No, North Brookfield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Brookfield High a Title I school?

No, North Brookfield High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
133
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 01535)
4,739
Area average commute
38 min
Area median age
47.5
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 01535; 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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