BROOKS SCHOOL

Brooks School is a public elementary school that is part of the Medford school district, located in Medford, MA with about 502 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Brooks School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Brooks School, located at 388 High Street in Medford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Medford Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, families, and the wider community, the Brooks School aims to cultivate a positive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school offers various programs and initiatives designed to enrich the educational experience and prepare students for future success. The Brooks School actively leverages resources provided by the Medford Public Schools system to ensure that its teaching practices remain aligned with state standards and modern pedagogical approaches. Through a commitment to rigorous instruction and a focus on community engagement, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local neighborhood, striving to develop well-rounded, lifelong learners.

For more information, contact Brooks School at (781) 393-2166 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

388 High Street
Medford, MA 02155
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BROOKS SCHOOL is a public school in Medford, MA with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Medford
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 502 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BROOKS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.5%
Black or African American
7.4%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Asian
6.2%
Two or more races
6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.