Below Average
#1605 of 1,793 schools in MA
Penn Brook
Elementary School · Georgetown · Georgetown, MA
A Georgetown elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
68 Elm Street, Georgetown, MA 01833
- Math 44% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penn Brook score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 Penn Brook 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average349/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), 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
$153,565
Median home value
$614,700
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
53.6%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01833; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spofford PondEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 3–6 | 1.9 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Elmer S BagnallEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Harry Lee ColeEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–2 | 3.6 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Clark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 158 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Georgetown
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,063NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penn Brook is listed in Georgetown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penn Brook
Penn Brook is a public elementary school in Georgetown, MA, part of Georgetown, serving approximately 696 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,605 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn Brook
What grades does Penn Brook serve?
Penn Brook serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Penn Brook?
Penn Brook has an enrollment of approximately 696 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Brook?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Brook is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn Brook rank in MA?
Penn Brook ranks #1,605 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Penn Brook's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn Brook has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Penn Brook?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn Brook has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Penn Brook a charter school?
No, Penn Brook is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn Brook a Title I school?
No, Penn Brook is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 696
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (978) 352-5785
- Area population (ZIP 01833)
- 8,380
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 01833; 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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