Brackett (Ranked Top 20% for 2025)

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Brackett

66 Eastern Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476

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Top 20%

Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brackett ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
: Top 20% in MA
: 57% (Top 30%)
: 68% (Top 20%)
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Brackett ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Brackett's student population of 423 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

423 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Brackett by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Brackett by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Brackett ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Brackett is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MA)

#279 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Brackett, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

57%

41%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brackett and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

68%

44%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brackett and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

75-79%

44%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brackett and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

Hispanic

25%

Black

10%

White

67%

53%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brackett and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

15%

All Ethnic Groups

0.52

0.65

This chart displays the diversity score of Brackett and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

35%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Arlington School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brackett's ranking?

Brackett is ranked #279 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.

What schools are Brackett often compared to?

Brackettis often viewed alongside schools like Cyrus E Dallin, John A Bishop, Hardy by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).

How many students attend Brackett?

423 students attend Brackett.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Brackett students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Brackett?

Brackett has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Brackett offer ?

Brackett offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Brackett part of?

Brackett is part of Arlington School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 423 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
: Top 20%
: 57% (Top 30%)
: 68% (Top 20%)
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education