West Brookfield Elementary

Summary:

West Brookfield Elementary is a public elementary school serving 257 students in grades K-6 in West Brookfield, MA, which is part of the Quaboag Regional school district. The school generally performs better than the district average on MCAS assessments, but lags behind the state average, with 34.69% of all grades proficient or better in ELA compared to 39.17% statewide. West Brookfield Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $17,307 and a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.4.

While the school outperforms its district peers, its statewide ranking has steadily declined from 234 out of 932 MA elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 522 out of 916 in 2023-2024, with its star rating dropping from 4 to 2 over this period. Performance also varies significantly by grade level, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 50% but 5th grade ELA proficiency at only 13.79%. Compared to nearby schools, Brookfield Elementary and Brimfield Elementary appear to be higher-performing options in the region.

The school's relatively high per-student spending and strong performance for special education and low-income students suggest it may be effectively targeting resources to support these student populations. However, the overall decline in the school's statewide ranking and uneven performance across grade levels indicate there is room for improvement at West Brookfield Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 89 North Main Street
       West Brookfield, MA  01585-0387


(508) 867-4655

District: Quaboag Regional

SchoolDigger Rank:
522nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,307 Help


Students who attend West Brookfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Quaboag Regional Middle Innovation School
High:    Quaboag Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.9% Help


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Compare Details West Brookfield Elementary ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Brookfield Elementary is 17.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Brookfield Elementary is $17,307.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Brookfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Brookfield Elementary 522nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See West Brookfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Quaboag Regional:

SchoolDigger ranks Quaboag Regional 255th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Brookfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Brookfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.90 433rd 884 51.0%
2004 66.38 327th 882 62.9%
2005 55.47 420th 887 52.6%
2006 46.60 530th 911 41.8%
2007 37.17 640th 911 29.7%
2008 32.12 666th 908 26.7%
2009 20.51 762nd 909 16.2%
2010 26.16 721st 920 21.6%
2011 53.76 477th 924 48.4%
2012 59.92 416th 930 55.3%
2013 58.09 436th 928 53.0%
2014 65.41 339th 926 63.4%
2015 62.61 355th 914 61.2%
2016 73.84 234th 932 74.9%
2017 70.71 267th 938 71.5%
2018 63.21 367th 934 60.7%
2019 59.04 398th 942 57.7%
2021 54.51 444th 936 52.6%
2022 55.51 427th 932 54.2%
2023 39.32 571st 928 38.5%
2024 44.87 522nd 916 43.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Brookfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.24 196th 886 77.9%
2019 47.64 468th 896 47.8%
2021 51.41 397th 894 55.6%
2022 58.02 327th 905 63.9%
2023 42.72 364th 703 48.2%
2024 53.17 277th 731 62.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Brookfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.02 104th 685 84.8%
2019 56.77 271st 700 61.3%
2021 79.10 70th 705 90.1%
2022 60.83 251st 772 67.5%
2023 53.61 339th 757 55.2%
2024 48.91 360th 760 52.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Brookfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.46 347th 893 61.1%
2019 57.87 386th 902 57.2%
2021 57.67 387th 898 56.9%
2022 59.16 373rd 901 58.6%
2023 46.13 491st 887 44.6%
2024 41.82 526th 886 40.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Brookfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.30 391st 898 56.5%
2019 58.48 379th 907 58.2%
2021 51.94 450th 904 50.2%
2022 50.99 448th 908 50.7%
2023 32.53 623rd 896 30.5%
2024 47.64 470th 891 47.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at West Brookfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.69 483rd 925 47.8%
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Rank History for White students at West Brookfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.25 417th 772 46.0%
2019 48.56 428th 780 45.1%
2021 42.86 463rd 765 39.5%
2022 48.18 417th 764 45.4%
2023 25.94 613th 762 19.6%
2024 35.95 525th 753 30.3%
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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 West Brookfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 360 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 338 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2000 375 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2001 386 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 290 0 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2003 290 0 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2004 278 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 293 0 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 295 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 9 314
2007 318 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 9 336
2008 304 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 9 323
2009 325 1 0 9 0 0 12 0 347
2010 328 4 0 6 0 0 11 0 349
2011 342 2 0 11 0 0 9 0 364
2012 314 2 0 6 0 0 6 0 328
2013 303 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 310
2014 301 1 0 3 0 0 6 0 311
2015 293 4 1 6 1 0 2 0 307
2016 289 0 0 15 0 0 8 0 312
2017 294 1 0 17 0 0 14 0 326
2018 275 1 1 15 0 0 12 0 304
2019 264 1 1 18 0 0 12 0 296
2020 252 0 1 19 0 0 9 0 281
2021 218 0 1 20 0 0 14 1 254
2022 208 2 3 20 0 0 13 1 247
2023 218 2 2 24 0 0 10 1 257

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 West Brookfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 365 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 345 n/a 0.0 0
2000 383 n/a 0.0 12
2001 392 n/a 0.0 12.2
2002 303 n/a n/a 9.9
2003 303 n/a n/a 9.9
2004 288 18.5 15.6 12.5
2005 302 20.8 14.5 17.2
2006 314 25.2 12.5 14.4
2007 336 23.0 14.6 18.7
2008 323 20.0 16.2 22.3
2009 347 21.3 16.3 19.3
2010 349 20.2 17.2 24.4
2011 364 19.0 19.1 25.3
2012 328 16.9 19.3 23.5
2013 310 17.9 17.2 28.4
2014 311 18.9 16.4 28.9
2015 307 18.0 17.0 34.9
2016 312 21.0 14.8 n/a
2017 326 18.0 18.1 n/a
2018 304 19.0 16.0 n/a
2019 296 18.5 16.0 n/a
2020 281 19.0 14.7 n/a
2021 254 15.8 16.0 n/a
2022 247 16.0 15.4 n/a
2023 257 14.6 17.4 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 West Brookfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 365 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 345 n/a 0.0 0
2000 383 n/a 0.0 12
2001 392 n/a 0.0 12.2
2002 303 n/a n/a 9.9
2003 303 n/a n/a 9.9
2004 288 18.5 15.6 12.5
2005 302 20.8 14.5 17.2
2006 314 25.2 12.5 14.4
2007 336 23.0 14.6 18.7
2008 323 20.0 16.2 22.3
2009 347 21.3 16.3 19.3
2010 349 20.2 17.2 24.4
2011 364 19.0 19.1 25.3
2012 328 16.9 19.3 23.5
2013 310 17.9 17.2 28.4
2014 311 18.9 16.4 28.9
2015 307 18.0 17.0 34.9
2016 312 21.0 14.8 n/a
2017 326 18.0 18.1 n/a
2018 304 19.0 16.0 n/a
2019 296 18.5 16.0 n/a
2020 281 19.0 14.7 n/a
2021 254 15.8 16.0 n/a
2022 247 16.0 15.4 n/a
2023 257 14.6 17.4 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 West Brookfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $383 (2.7%) $13,562 (97.2%) $13,946
2020 $498 (3.3%) $14,630 (96.7%) $15,128
2021 $1,074 (6.2%) $16,232 (93.8%) $17,307

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Brookfield Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 398th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 571st of 928 Elementary schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Brookfield Elementary)5030.8
 19.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quaboag Regional)4933.3
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Brookfield Elementary)5020
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Quaboag Regional)4324.7
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Brookfield Elementary)4224.2
 17.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Quaboag Regional)4429.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Brookfield Elementary)5627.3
 28.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Quaboag Regional)5331
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Brookfield Elementary)7147.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Quaboag Regional)5342
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Brookfield Elementary)4731.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Quaboag Regional)4526
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (West Brookfield Elementary)5247.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Quaboag Regional)4532
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Brookfield Elementary)7850
 28%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Quaboag Regional)5944.1
 15%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Brookfield Elementary)6534.2
 30.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Quaboag Regional)6045.2
 14.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Brookfield Elementary)6039
 21%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Quaboag Regional)5035.7
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (West Brookfield Elementary)5528.4
 26.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Quaboag Regional)4628.7
 17.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (West Brookfield Elementary)5247.7
 4.3%
   All Grades Science (Quaboag Regional)5332
 21%
   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 Students296257
 13.2%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1824
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White264218
 17.4%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%


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Students who attend West Brookfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Quaboag Regional Middle Innovation School
High : Quaboag Regional High

West Brookfield Elementary ranks 522nd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 257 students attended West Brookfield Elementary.

Students at West Brookfield Elementary are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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