North Brookfield High

Summary:

North Brookfield High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of North Brookfield, Massachusetts, with a student population of 136 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a predominantly White student body, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts high schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

North Brookfield High's academic performance is a significant concern, with MCAS proficiency rates significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 34.78% of 10th-grade students at North Brookfield High were proficient or better in MCAS ELA, compared to the state average of 56.86%. The school's performance is particularly weak in 8th-grade MCAS, with 0% proficiency in both ELA and Mathematics. Additionally, North Brookfield High has experienced a declining four-year graduation rate, dropping from 92.9% in 2019-2020 to 65.0% in 2022-2023, while its dropout rate has increased from 2.4% to 15.0% during the same period.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Wachusett Regional High, Tantasqua Regional Senior High, and Quaboag Regional High, North Brookfield High's academic performance lags significantly, with lower MCAS proficiency rates and overall rankings. The school's challenges are particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, who all rank in the bottom 10-15% of Massachusetts high schools in their respective categories.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 10 New School Drive
       North Brookfield, MA  01535


(508) 867-7131

District: North Brookfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
294th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,063 Help


Feeder schools for North Brookfield High:

Elementary:    North Brookfield Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Hispanic:
12.5%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Brookfield High ranks worse than 88% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Brookfield High ranks worse than 84.5% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.34. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of North Brookfield High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), Hispanic (12.5%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Brookfield High is 7.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Brookfield High is $20,063.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Brookfield High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Brookfield High 434th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See North Brookfield High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks North Brookfield High 294th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See North Brookfield High in the ranking list.)

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North Brookfield:

SchoolDigger ranks North Brookfield 330th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Brookfield High

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.43 224th 339 33.9%
2004 55.92 159th 344 53.8%
2005 33.13 260th 356 27.0%
2006 36.32 279th 399 30.1%
2007 30.45 296th 399 25.8%
2008 16.21 351st 407 13.8%
2009 44.92 255th 409 37.7%
2010 56.59 197th 434 54.6%
2011 33.62 327th 449 27.2%
2012 41.12 286th 455 37.1%
2013 47.82 256th 455 43.7%
2014 28.11 339th 455 25.5%
2015 27.63 330th 441 25.2%
2016 45.56 264th 482 45.2%
2017 22.01 384th 487 21.1%
2018 16.47 406th 484 16.1%
2019 21.06 396th 498 20.5%
2021 19.25 405th 501 19.2%
2022 25.19 375th 497 24.5%
2023 8.14 478th 501 4.6%
2024 14.49 434th 493 12.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.71 448th 467 4.1%
2019 28.22 384th 484 20.7%
2021 26.50 390th 489 20.2%
2022 22.50 421st 503 16.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.77 421st 438 3.9%
2019 25.34 367th 452 18.8%
2021 23.44 386th 462 16.5%
2022 19.37 421st 489 13.9%
2023 8.53 463rd 481 3.7%
2024 16.74 422nd 469 10.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.83 393rd 463 15.1%
2019 12.97 428th 478 10.5%
2021 30.58 331st 483 31.5%
2022 12.24 446th 494 9.7%
2023 10.13 452nd 489 7.6%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.70 140th 424 67.0%
2022 45.00 186th 445 58.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.51 402nd 466 13.7%
2019 27.79 354th 478 25.9%
2021 20.46 389th 485 19.8%
2022 45.38 250th 497 49.7%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.70 397th 491 19.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.62 383rd 395 3.0%
2019 9.61 374th 396 5.6%
2021 6.07 391st 401 2.5%
2022 12.16 374th 404 7.4%
2023 2.48 403rd 403 0.0%
2024 6.61 387th 392 1.3%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Brookfield High

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Rank History for all high school students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.15 191st 304 37.2%
2004 55.68 161st 307 47.6%
2005 43.76 197th 311 36.7%
2006 71.18 114th 314 63.7%
2007 32.82 229th 316 27.5%
2008 51.66 180th 319 43.6%
2009 51.25 195th 322 39.4%
2010 48.27 215th 335 35.8%
2011 63.44 160th 340 52.9%
2012 68.01 129th 340 62.1%
2013 51.77 218th 344 36.6%
2014 37.91 259th 347 25.4%
2015 55.41 199th 354 43.8%
2016 49.52 230th 351 34.5%
2017 31.65 275th 348 21.0%
2018 37.30 262nd 345 24.1%
2019 25.74 281st 351 19.9%
2021 15.82 239th 285 16.1%
2022 14.55 295th 342 13.7%
2023 17.71 290th 347 16.4%
2024 17.34 294th 348 15.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.10 314th 344 8.7%
2019 21.02 303rd 348 12.9%
2021 16.66 236th 268 11.9%
2022 11.03 314th 339 7.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.42 304th 330 7.9%
2022 17.42 286th 332 13.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.81 257th 339 24.2%
2019 32.49 253rd 342 26.0%
2022 13.50 294th 340 13.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.16 259th 343 24.5%
2019 12.26 309th 346 10.7%
2021 14.26 237th 281 15.7%
2022 15.66 284th 339 16.2%
2024 20.83 275th 342 19.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at North Brookfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.27 282nd 303 6.9%
2019 12.93 281st 302 7.0%
2021 8.32 235th 249 5.6%
2022 3.80 293rd 300 2.3%
2023 3.85 293rd 301 2.7%
2024 7.44 284th 302 6.0%
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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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for North Brookfield High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 215 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 216
1989 308 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 312
1990 305 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 314 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1992 325 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a -2 329
1993 316 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 322
1994 301 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 304 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 304 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 310
1997 306 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1998 318 3 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 307 4 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 320
2000 311 3 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 321
2001 329 2 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 328 5 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 341
2003 328 5 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 341
2004 328 7 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 343 5 2 5 5 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 332 1 1 4 4 n/a n/a 4 346
2007 320 2 2 3 4 n/a n/a 3 334
2008 315 3 1 3 3 n/a n/a 3 328
2009 292 3 2 2 3 0 3 0 305
2010 271 2 4 3 1 0 3 0 284
2011 247 3 3 5 0 0 3 0 261
2012 219 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 225
2013 209 2 0 10 0 0 4 0 225
2014 207 1 2 8 0 0 5 0 223
2015 209 4 3 12 0 0 4 0 232
2016 210 3 1 12 0 0 6 0 232
2017 206 3 2 13 0 0 6 0 230
2018 204 2 2 12 0 0 7 0 227
2019 224 1 1 15 0 0 13 0 254
2020 200 0 3 14 0 0 11 0 228
2021 187 1 0 17 0 0 11 0 216
2022 141 4 0 19 0 0 5 0 169
2023 110 4 1 17 0 0 4 0 136

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 North Brookfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 216 n/a n/a n/a
1989 312 n/a n/a n/a
1990 312 n/a n/a n/a
1991 321 n/a n/a n/a
1992 329 n/a n/a n/a
1993 322 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 306 n/a n/a n/a
1995 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 313 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 325 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 320 n/a 0.0 0
2000 321 n/a 0.0 17.8
2001 338 n/a 0.0 20.1
2002 341 n/a n/a 17
2003 341 n/a n/a 17
2004 343 31.5 10.9 23.3
2005 360 32.5 11.1 21.7
2006 346 29.0 11.9 19.9
2007 334 26.0 12.8 23
2008 328 29.0 11.3 25.2
2009 305 29.0 10.5 24.3
2010 284 26.3 10.8 28.5
2011 261 26.0 10.0 34.5
2012 225 24.1 9.3 34.2
2013 225 23.4 9.5 32.4
2014 223 22.0 10.1 31.4
2015 232 23.0 10.0 37.5
2016 232 20.0 11.6 n/a
2017 230 21.3 10.7 n/a
2018 227 21.7 10.4 n/a
2019 254 23.7 10.7 n/a
2020 228 22.3 10.1 n/a
2021 216 17.0 12.6 n/a
2022 169 17.6 9.5 n/a
2023 136 17.5 7.7 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 North Brookfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 216 n/a n/a n/a
1989 312 n/a n/a n/a
1990 312 n/a n/a n/a
1991 321 n/a n/a n/a
1992 329 n/a n/a n/a
1993 322 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 306 n/a n/a n/a
1995 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 310 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 313 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 325 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 320 n/a 0.0 0
2000 321 n/a 0.0 17.8
2001 338 n/a 0.0 20.1
2002 341 n/a n/a 17
2003 341 n/a n/a 17
2004 343 31.5 10.9 23.3
2005 360 32.5 11.1 21.7
2006 346 29.0 11.9 19.9
2007 334 26.0 12.8 23
2008 328 29.0 11.3 25.2
2009 305 29.0 10.5 24.3
2010 284 26.3 10.8 28.5
2011 261 26.0 10.0 34.5
2012 225 24.1 9.3 34.2
2013 225 23.4 9.5 32.4
2014 223 22.0 10.1 31.4
2015 232 23.0 10.0 37.5
2016 232 20.0 11.6 n/a
2017 230 21.3 10.7 n/a
2018 227 21.7 10.4 n/a
2019 254 23.7 10.7 n/a
2020 228 22.3 10.1 n/a
2021 216 17.0 12.6 n/a
2022 169 17.6 9.5 n/a
2023 136 17.5 7.7 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Brookfield High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $269 (1.8%) $14,812 (98.2%) $15,081
2020 $346 (2.2%) $15,746 (97.8%) $16,092
2021 $508 (2.5%) $19,555 (97.5%) $20,063

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Brookfield High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 396th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 478th of 501 Middle schools
 15.9%
Ranks 281st of 351 High schoolsRanks 290th of 347 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Brookfield High)327.1
 24.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Brookfield)326.3
 25.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Brookfield High)430
 43%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Brookfield)420
 42%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Brookfield High)913
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Brookfield)912
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Brookfield High)114.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Brookfield)113.7
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (North Brookfield High)1812.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (North Brookfield)1714.8
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Brookfield High)2835.3
 7.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (North Brookfield)3038.1
 8.1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (North Brookfield High)4425
 19%
   10th Grade Mathematics (North Brookfield)4630
 16%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Brookfield High)2310.8
 12.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (North Brookfield)3422.5
 11.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (North Brookfield High)302.6
 27.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Brookfield)3021.9
 8.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (North Brookfield High)1812.5
 5.5%
   All Grades Science (North Brookfield)3023.1
 6.9%
   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 Students254136
 46.5%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1517
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White224110
 50.9%
Two or More Races134
 69.2%


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North Brookfield High ranks in the bottom 15.5% of Massachusetts high schools.

North Brookfield High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Brookfield Elementary

Students at North Brookfield High are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended North Brookfield High.


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