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Brimfield Elementary School

Public | PK-6 & ungraded | 349 students
 

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Posted January 29, 2013
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Unfortunately, while test scores may be improving, the quality of the educational experience overall is declining at BES. The methods tend to be very traditional and conservative and seem to age more rapidly each year. The curriculum can be unclear and randomly changing. BES lacks basic technology integration with the curriculum compared to many other elementary schools in MA or CT with similar test scores. The evaluation process is also confusing, with different teachers offering different explanations to different parents for what it means to be at or approaching or exceeding standards. The Principal seems to have little interaction with families or students. If your child has special needs or concerns, be prepared for an uphill battle - although the OT IS wonderful, when she's available. Don't plan to participate in the parent-teacher organization if you work normal business hours, as planned alternating-month evening meetings are always canceled or re-scheduled to just after to school. Despite a fledging effort to raise funds for replacement, most of the playground is over 30 years old and should be condemned.
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Posted October 26, 2008
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Brimfield Elementary is an excellent school. It has a wonderful Music program and excellent teachers
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Posted September 6, 2007
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Brimfield Elementary is a wonderful school where Arts and Music are alive and well. An excellent music department and also Mathematics and Reading. An Excellent Teaching staff who care. My child loves going to school to learn. This school endeavors to instill a love of learning.
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Posted February 2, 2006
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If I was a parent with a child with special needs I would not bring my child to brimflied school! I think your child would be better off being home schooled. Most the teacher at brimfield is so nice and very good there are a few that shouldn't be teachers but you'll have that any where.The teachers aren't the problem it is the people who run the school. The school is not adapted to prove the best teaching enviroment for our children, ' normal ' or 'special needs'.
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Posted June 10, 2005
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My oldest child graduates from Brimfield Elementry School 6th grade this year. I am currently the Chair of the BES committee and in a unique position to foster and promote not only the essential academic programs but the arts, music and special programs that make our school great. We are fortunate to have a close working relationship with the town finance committee whose chair is very pro-education. We are able to manage our funds and meet the needs of our staff and students, eventhough there are always more needs than funds. Our parent involvment is good, although it sometimes seems it's the same people responding to the need many times. Our children score well on the Mass competency testing and appear well prepared for their movement into the Jr. High School. Our teaching staff is committed and ready to take on any new challenge to educate and prepare our children .
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Posted January 11, 2005
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Academically, you couldn't get a better school. Challenging but with plenty of help for students of all abilities. Supplemental classes such as art, gym, music, foreign language are each held once a week to allow more time for core subjects but the kids don't seem to mind. The teachers and staff are top notch. The principal is truly involved with these kids and knows each of them (all 300+) by name. Parent involvement seems to be limited to stay-at-home moms but I think a great deal of that is due to the fact that PTO and most event meetings are held at in the afternoon. I think this alienates working parents but they say it works well for their needs. All in all, it's a great school for your kids.
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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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
45%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
63%

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 67% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
65%
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 Students79%
Female88%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students83%
Female92%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students61%
Female70%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students77%
Female87%
Male66%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students81%
Female80%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female81%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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

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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 96% 70%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Asian 1% 5%
Hispanic 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Black 0% 8%
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 7%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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22 Wales Rd
Brimfield, MA 01010
Phone: (413) 245-7337

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