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Varnum Brook
Elementary School · North Middlesex
10 Hollis Street, Pepperell, MA 01463
Enrollment
612
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
612
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,151 of 1,793
In Pepperell
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#3 of 7
North Middlesex
Equity
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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Varnum Brook
Elementary School in Pepperell · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Varnum Brook
Varnum Brook is a public elementary school in Pepperell, MA, part of North Middlesex. Varnum Brook serves approximately 612 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Varnum Brook has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,151 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Varnum Brook show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Varnum Brook — Students at Varnum Brook score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 5.2/10.
How Varnum Brook Compares
See how Varnum Brook performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
10 Hollis Street, Pepperell, MA 01463
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Varnum Brook may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hollis Primary School (rated 8.5/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Hollis), which scores notably higher. Another option is Main Dunstable School (rated 7.5/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Nashua), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Florence Roche School (rated 6.8/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Groton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pepperell, see our Pepperell schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Nissitissit Middle School Pepperell | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| PEPPERELL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pepperell | 0.8 mi | — |
| MAPLE DENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pepperell | 0.9 mi | — |
| Groton Dunstable Regional Groton | 2.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Groton Dunstable Regional Middle Groton | 3.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Florence Roche School Groton | 3.7 mi | 6.8 |
| SEVEN HILLS AT GROTON Groton | 4.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Boutwell School Groton | 4.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Hollis-Brookline High School Hollis | 4.5 mi | 8.8 |
| LAWRENCE ACADEMY Groton | 4.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Hollis-Brookline Middle School Hollis | 4.8 mi | 8.2 |
| North Middlesex Regional Townsend | 3.9 mi | 6.2 |
| GROTON SCHOOL Groton | 5.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Hollis Upper Elementary School Hollis | 5.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Hollis Primary School Hollis | 5.4 mi | 8.5 |
| GROTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL Groton | 5.3 mi | — |
| 2ND NATURE ACADEMY Nashua | 4.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Captain Samuel Douglass Academy Brookline | 4.5 mi | 7.8 |
| Main Dunstable School Nashua | 5.3 mi | 7.5 |
| GRANITE START EARLY LEARNING CENTER Nashua | 5.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01463 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$126,824
Median Home Value
$459,800
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
Population
11,693
College Educated
44.4%
Homeownership
83.1%
Avg Commute
33.3 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Median Age
42.5
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Blanche A. Ames Elementary School North Easton, MA | 5.6 |
| Center School Stow, MA | 5.6 |
| Edward F. Parthum Lawrence, MA | 5.6 |
| Gen John J Stefanik Chicopee, MA | 5.6 |
| Huckleberry Hill Lynnfield, MA | 5.6 |
| John H Duval Whitman, MA | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Varnum Brook
What grades does Varnum Brook serve?
Varnum Brook serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Varnum Brook?
Varnum Brook has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varnum Brook?
The student-teacher ratio at Varnum Brook is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Varnum Brook rank in MA?
Varnum Brook ranks #1,151 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Varnum Brook's MySchoolScout rating?
Varnum Brook has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Varnum Brook?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Varnum Brook has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Varnum Brook a charter school?
No, Varnum Brook is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Varnum Brook a Title I school?
No, Varnum Brook is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (978) 433-6722
Resources & Links
District
North Middlesex- District Enrollment
- 2,994
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,148
- District Rank
- #3 of 7
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