Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Summary:

Cyril K. Brennan Middle School is a public middle school located in Attleboro, Massachusetts, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 623. The school is part of the Attleboro School District, which is ranked 213 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cyril K. Brennan Middle School's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally lower than the state average and the nearby schools. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (34.24%), Mathematics (33.96%), and Science (35.97%) were all below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 126 out of 482 Massachusetts middle schools in 2015-2016 (4-star rating) to 297 out of 501 in 2020-2021 (2-star rating). The school's current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year is 242 out of 493 middle schools, with a 3-star rating.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Robert J. Coelho Middle School and Wamsutta Middle School, Cyril K. Brennan Middle School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. However, it is worth noting that these nearby schools also have lower academic performance compared to higher-performing schools in other districts, such as Remington Middle in Franklin or Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School in Seekonk.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 320 Rathbun Willard Drive
       Attleboro, MA  02703


(508) 222-6260

District: Attleboro

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,198 Help


Students who attend Cyril K. Brennan Middle School usually attend:

High:    Attleboro High

Feeder schools for Cyril K. Brennan Middle School:

Elementary:    Thomas Willett Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  613

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.7%
Hispanic:
19.7%
African American:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.1% Help


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Compare Details Cyril K. Brennan Middle School ranks better than 50.9% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Attleboro School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cyril K. Brennan Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Attleboro School District. Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), Hispanic (19.7%), African American (11.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School is 14, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Attleboro School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School is $14,198, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Attleboro School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cyril K. Brennan Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cyril K. Brennan Middle School 242nd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Cyril K. Brennan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Attleboro:

SchoolDigger ranks Attleboro 213th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.64 203rd 339 40.1%
2004 31.08 260th 344 24.4%
2005 51.70 185th 356 48.0%
2006 45.45 244th 399 38.8%
2007 59.18 178th 399 55.4%
2008 46.12 236th 407 42.0%
2009 49.70 227th 409 44.5%
2010 55.48 202nd 434 53.5%
2011 52.86 232nd 449 48.3%
2012 64.57 171st 455 62.4%
2013 63.66 169th 455 62.9%
2014 62.79 171st 455 62.4%
2015 65.12 156th 441 64.6%
2016 71.28 126th 482 73.9%
2017 52.17 233rd 487 52.2%
2018 44.72 269th 484 44.4%
2019 41.32 304th 498 39.0%
2021 38.08 297th 501 40.7%
2022 42.23 276th 497 44.5%
2023 48.63 236th 501 52.9%
2024 45.63 242nd 493 50.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.19 49th 92 46.7%
2022 37.96 60th 102 41.2%
2023 42.32 55th 110 50.0%
2024 26.18 70th 98 28.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.27 62nd 138 55.1%
2024 33.63 155th 180 13.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.40 200th 467 57.2%
2019 49.84 219th 484 54.8%
2021 39.63 276th 489 43.6%
2022 41.19 285th 503 43.3%
2023 29.50 302nd 444 32.0%
2024 35.07 249th 441 43.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.47 234th 438 46.6%
2019 47.97 232nd 452 48.7%
2021 45.71 228th 462 50.6%
2022 44.09 258th 489 47.2%
2023 49.03 222nd 481 53.8%
2024 49.82 205th 469 56.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.77 239th 463 48.4%
2019 38.38 312th 478 34.7%
2021 40.04 283rd 483 41.4%
2022 44.47 257th 494 48.0%
2023 50.35 226th 489 53.8%
2024 50.67 218th 481 54.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.94 109th 417 73.9%
2019 36.25 249th 424 41.3%
2021 38.80 235th 431 45.5%
2022 21.05 405th 445 9.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.80 293rd 466 37.1%
2019 41.92 284th 478 40.6%
2021 36.91 301st 485 37.9%
2022 38.77 287th 497 42.3%
2023 45.66 246th 489 49.7%
2024 39.43 270th 483 44.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.33 273rd 491 44.4%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.24 238th 339 29.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.02 27th 212 87.3%
2023 57.39 74th 209 64.6%
2024 53.84 78th 202 61.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.89 117th 309 62.1%
2019 52.73 137th 322 57.5%
2021 46.26 152nd 335 54.6%
2022 41.10 201st 368 45.4%
2023 30.74 252nd 364 30.8%
2024 40.83 199th 378 47.4%
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Rank History for White students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.34 250th 395 36.7%
2019 32.05 285th 396 28.0%
2021 26.52 309th 401 22.9%
2022 32.83 268th 404 33.7%
2023 45.94 201st 403 50.1%
2024 39.36 220th 392 43.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 491 0 11 15 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1989 512 3 17 18 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1990 464 9 14 23 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 443 5 16 27 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 448 3 27 36 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1993 453 9 36 34 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1994 513 11 43 34 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1995 537 9 43 24 4 n/a n/a 0 617
1996 537 9 43 24 4 n/a n/a 0 617
1997 544 14 30 28 15 n/a n/a 0 631
1998 578 21 34 42 12 n/a n/a 0 687
1999 577 20 47 37 8 n/a n/a 0 689
2000 631 23 41 37 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2001 675 27 43 55 1 n/a n/a 0 801
2002 605 37 47 55 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2003 605 37 47 55 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2004 568 39 42 56 3 n/a n/a 0 708
2005 512 32 35 39 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2006 481 25 29 47 7 n/a n/a 14 603
2007 463 24 24 57 3 n/a n/a 9 580
2008 472 25 24 67 4 n/a n/a 19 611
2009 451 27 26 70 5 0 21 0 600
2010 443 24 23 67 4 0 21 0 582
2011 437 25 24 73 3 0 24 0 586
2012 453 29 18 89 2 2 29 0 622
2013 427 21 18 88 3 1 31 0 589
2014 409 25 20 85 2 5 34 0 580
2015 401 25 19 86 2 5 30 0 568
2016 369 23 17 87 3 3 35 0 537
2017 358 23 27 100 2 2 40 0 552
2018 371 35 26 114 2 0 34 0 582
2019 377 32 29 116 2 0 36 2 594
2020 392 35 31 120 1 0 42 0 621
2021 388 36 28 124 1 0 42 1 620
2022 374 41 20 121 1 0 47 1 605
2023 381 53 17 125 3 0 43 1 623
2024 366 68 16 121 2 0 40 0 613

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 n/a n/a n/a
1989 550 n/a n/a n/a
1990 510 n/a n/a n/a
1991 491 n/a n/a n/a
1992 514 n/a n/a n/a
1993 532 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 601 n/a n/a n/a
1995 617 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 617 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 631 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 687 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 689 n/a 0.0 0
2000 732 n/a 0.0 19.8
2001 801 n/a 0.0 26.7
2002 744 n/a n/a 28.9
2003 744 n/a n/a 28.9
2004 708 50.6 14.0 29.4
2005 619 48.5 12.8 26.3
2006 603 39.4 15.3 28.4
2007 580 46.0 12.6 30.3
2008 611 42.2 14.5 30.6
2009 600 41.4 14.5 34.7
2010 582 39.5 14.7 37.3
2011 586 36.8 15.8 35.2
2012 622 37.0 16.8 41.6
2013 589 40.0 14.7 41.6
2014 580 39.8 14.5 44.7
2015 568 36.0 15.7 43.1
2016 537 34.0 15.7 n/a
2017 552 31.4 17.5 n/a
2018 582 33.7 17.2 n/a
2019 594 35.0 16.9 n/a
2020 621 38.9 15.9 n/a
2021 620 41.3 15.0 n/a
2022 605 39.9 15.1 n/a
2023 623 42.1 14.7 n/a
2024 613 43.7 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 n/a n/a n/a
1989 550 n/a n/a n/a
1990 510 n/a n/a n/a
1991 491 n/a n/a n/a
1992 514 n/a n/a n/a
1993 532 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 601 n/a n/a n/a
1995 617 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 617 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 631 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 687 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 689 n/a 0.0 0
2000 732 n/a 0.0 19.8
2001 801 n/a 0.0 26.7
2002 744 n/a n/a 28.9
2003 744 n/a n/a 28.9
2004 708 50.6 14.0 29.4
2005 619 48.5 12.8 26.3
2006 603 39.4 15.3 28.4
2007 580 46.0 12.6 30.3
2008 611 42.2 14.5 30.6
2009 600 41.4 14.5 34.7
2010 582 39.5 14.7 37.3
2011 586 36.8 15.8 35.2
2012 622 37.0 16.8 41.6
2013 589 40.0 14.7 41.6
2014 580 39.8 14.5 44.7
2015 568 36.0 15.7 43.1
2016 537 34.0 15.7 n/a
2017 552 31.4 17.5 n/a
2018 582 33.7 17.2 n/a
2019 594 35.0 16.9 n/a
2020 621 38.9 15.9 n/a
2021 620 41.3 15.0 n/a
2022 605 39.9 15.1 n/a
2023 623 42.1 14.7 n/a
2024 613 43.7 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $209 (1.6%) $12,702 (98.4%) $12,912
2020 $251 (1.9%) $12,705 (98.1%) $12,956
2021 $740 (5.2%) $13,458 (94.8%) $14,198

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 304th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 236th of 501 Middle schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)4731.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Attleboro)5235.8
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)4529.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Attleboro)5339.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)5023.9
 26.2%
   5th Grade Science (Attleboro)5534.1
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)4234.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Attleboro)4532.6
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)4832.9
 15.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Attleboro)5534.1
 20.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)5041.5
 8.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Attleboro)5235.6
 16.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)2634.4
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Attleboro)4439.7
 4.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)6446.8
 17.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Attleboro)5239.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)3033.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Attleboro)4237.3
 4.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)3534.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (Attleboro)4338.8
 4.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)5039.2
 10.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Attleboro)5336.5
 16.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)3732.7
 4.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Attleboro)4939.1
 9.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Cyril K. Brennan Middle School)4230
 12%
   All Grades Science (Attleboro)5036.6
 13.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students594623
 4.9%
African American3253
 65.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian2917
 41.4%
Hispanic116125
 7.8%
Pacific Islander00
White377381
 1.1%
Two or More Races3643
 19.4%


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Students who attend Cyril K. Brennan Middle School usually go on to attend Attleboro High

In the 2023-24 school year, 613 students attended Cyril K. Brennan Middle School.

Cyril K. Brennan Middle School ranks 242nd of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Cyril K. Brennan Middle School are 60% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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