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Glenbrook Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 353 students

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Posted November 15, 2008

im an 8th grader at the school and I have been here for 2 complete years.There are many nice teachers.The school is very out of date the facilites are very old and so are the books.Many of the students are very rude
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 14, 2008

The teachers at this school are fabulous at the school. They will put in the time to ensure the kids understand the material.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2007

Glenbrook rocks! I go to Glenbrook and it is one of the most fun schools. The teachers are all cool in their own way and they help each and every one of us out. Now that there's a new principal, the students get to have a lot more extra curriculum activities. The music program (chorus) is wonderful. especially because Mrs. Pearson challenges us. Also because she has the patience to deal with all of us. I learn a lot there and I thank my mom and dad for dragging me to Longmeadow.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 12, 2006

I recently graduated from GMS and I really enjoyed my time there. The teachers are wonderful and caring, the students are diverse, (mostly) friendly, and very supportive of each other. It's a very fun school, if you do your homework and find some friends (it's not hard at Glenbrook). I feel that I received an excellent education. The only drawback is the school's lack of funds; clubs, like drama, have been cut. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 31, 2006

I go to glenbrook middle school, and it is exciting and active! We are always taking place in events, and it is all so open! Everyone knows each other, and the music system is amazing! we all had a chorus concert recently in symphony hall! 1600 people came!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 15, 2005

This is an amazing school with an excellent band program. acedemics are very good. students take algebra 1 in 7th or 8th grade and the 8th grade science course includes biology, astronomy, chemistry, and physiology. town sports are very good especially lacrosse and field hockey. excellent MCAS scoring in this school. I highly recamend it.
—Submitted by Patti Schwartz, a parent


Posted August 12, 2004

My child begged me to take me out of this dreadful school because it was so boring. Now, my child has only average intelligence (gets A- to B grades) but hates the school along with every other classmate. Bottom line---- WASTE OF TIME
—Submitted by Frederick Longheim, 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 68% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
68%
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 Students84%
Female85%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities39%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students64%
Female59%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities26%
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 Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities53%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female74%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities26%
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 Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White98%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female73%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female64%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities23%
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 89% 70%
Asian 5% 5%
Black 3% 8%
Hispanic 1% 14%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 5%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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110 Cambridge Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Phone: (413) 565-4250

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