Heath-brook serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heath-brook's student population of 310 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heath-brook is 0.37, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
79%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Heath-brook?
310 students attend Heath-brook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Heath-brook students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heath-brook?
Heath-brook has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heath-brook offer ?
Heath-brook offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heath-brook part of?
Heath-brook is part of Tewksbury School District.
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