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Penn Brook Elementary School

Public | 2-5 & ungraded | 517 students

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Posted May 30, 2007

My son is about to complete the 2nd grade, and I can't say enough about all of his teachers. They are all extremely caring and dedicated professionals. We can tell that they genuinely care about our son and go the extra mile to help him be more successful.
—Submitted by Chuck Evans, a parent


Posted June 28, 2005

I give this school an A+. My feeling on the staff is that they are wonderful caring people and are concerned about the children. Mrs. Arsanault the Principal is outstanding. She is a wonderful asset to the Georgeton School System. The children has loads of respect for her and you don't usually see that in a school.The programs they have are top notch and above and beyond other schools.Parent involvement is above normal I personally see parents at the Penn Brook School by the dozens.They encourage parent involvement and so do I. There afterschool programs are also wonderful and are great for the children who need extra help with there homework. I recommend Homework Club for all.
—Submitted by Maria Brennan, 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.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
58%
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.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
55%
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 Students70%
Female81%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students69%
Female73%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities6%
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 Students66%
Female82%
Male49%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students65%
Female78%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities15%
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%
Female88%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students73%
Female78%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students60%
Female52%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities18%
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 97% 70%
Asian 1% 5%
Hispanic 1% 14%
Two or more races 1% 2%
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 8%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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68 Elm St
Georgetown, MA 01833
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Phone: (978) 352-5785

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