Brookline School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,039 students in Brookline School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Brookline School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Brookline School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 394 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,532 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
22%
7%
# Hispanic Students
862 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
25%
# Black Students
436 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
3,382 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
48%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
794 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
256
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
471
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
520
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
527
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
544
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
537
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
511
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
519
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
470
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
511
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
570
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
521
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
551
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
513
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
18
1,798
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,892 is higher than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,171 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Brookline School District?
Brookline School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,039 students.
What is the rank of Brookline School District?
Brookline School District is ranked #18 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brookline School District?
48% of Brookline School District students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brookline School District?
Brookline School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Brookline School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,171 is higher than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,039 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
