Serving 426 students in grades 5-8, White Brook Middle 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 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Science Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Brook Middle School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of White Brook Middle School is 0.42, 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)
(20-21)24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
74%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are White Brook Middle School often compared to?
White Brook Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amherst Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend White Brook Middle School?
426 students attend White Brook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of White Brook Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Brook Middle School?
White Brook Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does White Brook Middle School offer ?
White Brook Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Brook Middle School part of?
White Brook Middle School is part of Easthampton School District.
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