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Brown vs. Bennett-hemenway

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School Overview

School
Brown
1 Jean Burke Drive
Natick, MA 01760
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Bennett-hemenway
22 East Evergreen Rd
Natick, MA 01760
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Brown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Bennett-hemenway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Brown ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Bennett-hemenway ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
508 students
488 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brown over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bennett-hemenway over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brown.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bennett-hemenway.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brown over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bennett-hemenway over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brown with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Natick School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bennett-hemenway with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Natick School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#190 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#339 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brown, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bennett-hemenway, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brown who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Natick School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett-hemenway who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Natick School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brown who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Natick School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett-hemenway who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Natick School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brown by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bennett-hemenway by grade.
Kindergarten Students
95
102
Grade 1 Students
101
72
Grade 2 Students
117
116
Grade 3 Students
87
99
Grade 4 Students
108
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bennett-hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bennett-hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bennett-hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bennett-hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bennett-hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Natick School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brown, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Natick School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bennett-hemenway, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Natick School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brown, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Natick School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bennett-hemenway, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Natick School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brown, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Natick School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bennett-hemenway, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Natick School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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