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Bryantville Elementary School

Public | K-6 & ungraded | 687 students

 

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Posted October 2, 2012

This is a good school. I have two kids in grades 3 and 6, and we have seen nothing but good things from the principal, the teachers, etc. We were redistricted from Hobomock to Bryantville a few years back, and I was wary at the time, but Bryantville has been pleasantly and surprisingly good. The teachers my kids have had have been very dedicated and personable. My son has had two male teachers whom he has especially appreciated. Solid school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2011

I have had a very mixed experience with this school. My daughter is in her 4th year here and is having an excellent experience. My sons on the other have both have some special needs and thier experiences have been sub-par at best. The person in charge of special ed at this school appears, in my opinion, to not really believe in the need for it. As a result these children do not get the education they deserve. One of my sons is now in a different school and is having a much more positive experience. My other son will be joining him next year. The new principal is ineffective and cold. The assistant principal is aggressive and totally over reactive. In the 7 years I have had children at this school the educational experience has gone downhill alarmingly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2010

I have had three children in the Bryantville School and have been extremely happy with the quality of education they have all received (two of my children are current Bryantville students). We have had excellent experience with the teachers at this school. I have spent a great deal of time volunteering in classrooms and other areas and it is such a welcoming, positive atmosphere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2009

I am just dropping by to comment on how good an experience our son had at Bryantville last year in 6th grade. His teacher was a young woman Mrs. Brake, who was so kind and compassionate toward our son that he cried at the end of the year and still misses her. For the parents who have Mrs. Brake this year, your kids are in luck. Best of luck.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2008

They are not as enthusiastic about the learning process at this school compared to my daughter's last school. Also, the lunches they serve (and the snacks) could be a lot healthier!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2008

I am so pleased to have my kids at this school. For years my sons learning disability was not diagnosed (previous school NOT Bryantville). The wonderful staff at Bryantville have been amazing my child is improving daily thanks to them!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2008

I'm so impressed with the principal, Mrs. Macleod! She has really turned things around. I find her to be excited and enthusiastic about implementing necessary changes to bring up the schools test scores. The teachers are always polite and pleasant when you're greeted. I feel this is the core of the school...principal/teachers. My children have never been crazy about cafeteria lunches so they bring theirs. I feel the principal sets the tone of how a school is run. Not all kids are the same...she does a good job with antibullying and revisits it throughout the schoolyear with the entire school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2006

I have two children enrolled at Bryantville. I have been extremely impressed with the quality of teachers and the principal. They have really turned things around since this town did not support putting money back into the schools, and have made adjustments so the kids don't miss out on music, art, phys. ed, etc. People complained about the problems getting the cafeteria up and running but that has absolutely NOTHING to do with the quality of education my children are receiving. That was the fault of the contractors who screwed up the job. I am 100% supportive of this school and I feel fortunate that my kids are here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2006

The school is wonderful and is doing a great job of keeping us on track with academics in relation with the other schools in town. Yes, we did have some issues with the cafeteria, but the blame for that should be directed toward the contractors not the school system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2006

I am extremely impressed with the education my children have received. The staff is like an extension of my family. The atmosphere is up-beat and positive, and everyone cares. Things have changed so much since I attended; it was a bad thing if the principal knew your name.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2005

From an educational standpoint the school is outstanding. The teachers and extra curricular activities are great. They need to get the cafeteria running.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2005

Both of my children have attended this school from first to sixth grade. The quality of this school has gone from bad to worse. Not only is the teaching quality poor, but the building is horrible as well. The children have not had a hot lunch in at least a year because of problems with the cafeteria. The lunches are so disgusting that my children wont eat them and the latest thing was to give them raw chicken followed by a phone call telling us to seek medical help if our children become sick. Poor teachers, bad building and everything else means do not send your children here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2003

This school was the best school my child has ever attended. It is awesome.
—Submitted by a former student


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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
54%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
53%

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

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

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
27%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
59%

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

All Students65%
Female72%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged69%
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 Students49%
Female61%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students58%
Female64%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
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

English Language Arts

All Students70%
Female82%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female77%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students56%
Female56%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
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 Students73%
Female75%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
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

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 98% 68%
Black 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 6%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 15%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 19%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Cathy MacLeod
Fax number
  • (781) 294-4662

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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