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Cyril K. Brennan Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 586 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 16, 2012

My 11 year old son attended this school for two years and we decided to move to Marshfield. We thought it would be a better area to live and figured the school system would be much better if not on the same level. We were so wrong! Not only is the school here over rated, but they do not have ANY of the decent programs this school offers. Our family is looking to move back ASAP just so my son can attend this school in the fall. A+ teachers that really do go above and beyond for the students. You can not find quality like this anywhere, not even in the suburbs.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 67% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
41%
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 68% in 2011.

137 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
59%
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 73% in 2011.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
47%
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 79% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
29%
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 Students62%
Female71%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students64%
Female62%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students46%
Female43%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities10%
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 Students74%
Female76%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities43%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students65%
Female73%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities22%
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 Students79%
Female86%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students59%
Female58%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities5%
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 Students78%
Female85%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities23%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students37%
Female36%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students32%
Female30%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities0%
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 75% 70%
Hispanic 12% 14%
Black 5% 8%
Asian 4% 5%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 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 35%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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320 Rathbun Willard Dr
Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 222-6260

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