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Stall Brook

Elementary School · Bellingham

342 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, MA 02019

Enrollment

213

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 3rd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,324 of 1,793

In Bellingham

#3 of 5

public schools

In district

#3 of 5

Bellingham

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Stall Brook

5.0/10

Elementary School in Bellingham · grades Kindergarten – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.6/10

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7.6/10

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About Stall Brook

Stall Brook is a public elementary school in Bellingham, MA, part of Bellingham. Stall Brook serves approximately 213 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Stall Brook has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,324 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Stall Brook show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts below district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 5.8
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

33% of students at Stall Brook were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,417
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Stall Brook — Students at Stall Brook score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 45.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 51.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 42 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
49.8%
ELA
64.8%
2019
Math
52.8%
ELA
73.8%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22.5%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
45.3%
ELA
43.8%
2023
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
40%

* 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: 4.7/10.

How Stall Brook Compares

See how Stall Brook performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
26th percentile in MA
Academic
5.3/10
Average
Growth
4.7/10
Below Average
Environment
5.3/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
33.3%

Location

342 Hartford Avenue, Bellingham, MA 02019

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Stall Brook may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oak Street Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Franklin), which scores notably higher. Another option is Burke/Memorial Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Medway), which scores notably higher. Additionally, J F Kennedy Memorial (rated 7.6/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Franklin), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bellingham, see our Bellingham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Bellingham Early Childhood Center Bellingham 0.0 mi 3.6
J F Kennedy Memorial Franklin 1.8 mi 7.6
Medway High Medway 2.4 mi 6.7
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL Milford 2.1 mi
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical Franklin 2.6 mi 7.4
Bellingham High School Bellingham 3.4 mi 6.3
Bellingham Memorial School Bellingham 3.5 mi 4.8
BETHANY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mendon 2.9 mi 6.0
EVERGREEN CENTER Milford 3.2 mi 7.9
Burke/Memorial Elementary School Medway 2.9 mi 7.8
John D Mc Govern Elementary Medway 3.2 mi 6.4
Medway Middle Medway 3.0 mi 7.4
Franklin High Franklin 3.2 mi 7.4
Horace Mann Franklin 3.4 mi 7.8
Oak Street Elementary Franklin 3.4 mi 8.0
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center Franklin 3.4 mi 4.9
Helen Keller Elementary Franklin 3.2 mi 6.6
Annie Sullivan Middle School Franklin 3.2 mi 6.9
Stacy Middle Milford 3.5 mi 3.3
Memorial Milford 3.6 mi 5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02019 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$120,966

Median Home Value

$425,900

Median Rent

$1,788/mo

Population

17,160

College Educated

40%

Homeownership

78.5%

Avg Commute

35.6 min

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Median Age

38.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stall Brook

What grades does Stall Brook serve?

Stall Brook serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Stall Brook?

Stall Brook has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stall Brook?

The student-teacher ratio at Stall Brook is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stall Brook rank in MA?

Stall Brook ranks #1,324 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Stall Brook's MySchoolScout rating?

Stall Brook has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Stall Brook?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stall Brook has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stall Brook a charter school?

No, Stall Brook is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stall Brook a Title I school?

No, Stall Brook is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
32 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%

District

Bellingham
District Enrollment
1,990
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,417
District Rank
#3 of 5

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