Excellent
#188 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 10% in state
P Brent Trottier
Middle School · Southborough · Southborough, MA
A Southborough middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
49 Parkerville Rd, Southborough, MA 01772
- Math 67% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at P Brent Trottier score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where P Brent Trottier 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southborough), 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
$196,680
Median home value
$816,500
Median rent
$2,425/mo
College educated
75.4%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fay SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Sarah W Gibbons MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | 4.7 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Ashland MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 679 | 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.
Southborough
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
P Brent Trottier is listed in Southborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About P Brent Trottier
P Brent Trottier is a public middle school in Southborough, MA, part of Southborough, serving approximately 407 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about P Brent Trottier
What grades does P Brent Trottier serve?
P Brent Trottier serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend P Brent Trottier?
P Brent Trottier has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P Brent Trottier?
The student-teacher ratio at P Brent Trottier is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does P Brent Trottier rank in MA?
P Brent Trottier ranks #188 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is P Brent Trottier's MySchoolScout rating?
P Brent Trottier has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 P Brent Trottier?
Based on loaded state assessment records, P Brent Trottier has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is P Brent Trottier a charter school?
No, P Brent Trottier is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is P Brent Trottier a Title I school?
No, P Brent Trottier is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (508) 485-2400
- Area population (ZIP 01772)
- 9,781
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 01772; 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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