Serving 617 students in grades 2-5, Harris Brook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harris Brook Elementary School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harris Brook Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris Brook Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harris Brook Elementary School's ranking?
Harris Brook Elementary School is ranked #1202 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Harris Brook Elementary School?
617 students attend Harris Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Harris Brook Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris Brook Elementary School?
Harris Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harris Brook Elementary School offer ?
Harris Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Harris Brook Elementary School part of?
Harris Brook Elementary School is part of Ludlow School District.
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