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Briggs Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 445 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 17, 2011

I had 2 children attend here the first was a perfect student so no issues. The second has adhd and I had to fight for the proper involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2010

Caring teachers that want all children to succeed. The building may not be pretty but the teachers care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 3, 2010

It is our first year at Briggs but we already know what a great environment this is for our family! We love our teacher in KR and expect to have many great experiences at Briggs over the next 7 years as our 2 children pass thru!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

My daughter loves her school. We moved from a bigger city and JR Briggs is a much closer community. she gets the attention she needs and has made amazing friends!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Our school is like one large family. Everyone is willing to help with whatever is needed especailly when time are difficult.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2010

Great caring teachers in a small rural town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Briggs is a community of students, staff, parents, and community members who support each other always! It is a great educational and social environment for all the children. And..we have a lot of fun!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Briggs has a wonderful, caring staff and adminstration. They are open and available to parents and community members and are willing to take ideas, suggestions, and constructive critism to improve the Briggs enviroment.


Posted April 29, 2010

Briggs School is filled with people who truly care about the children and families of this community. From the first time a child enters the building until they move on to other schools, they have the feeling of being in a place where they are loved!


Posted April 29, 2010

The staff are extremely dedicated, the administration is extremely supportive and the students are great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

They are VERY dedicated to the students and make you feel very welcome there. My daughter loves the school just like I did as a child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2009

All of my children have gone here and they loved it! The teachers are excellent. They care for the children and the teach them tremendous amounts. The school allows students to succeed!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
62%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students58%
Female66%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students72%
Female75%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students42%
Female56%
Male29%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students24%
Female28%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students68%
Female76%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female63%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students63%
Female58%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 70%
Hispanic 3% 14%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Asian 1% 5%
Black 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 13%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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96 Williams Rd
Ashburnham, MA 01430
Phone: (978) 827-5750

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