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Brookline

Massachusetts · Public School District
13
Schools
7,060
Students
$60,665
Per-Pupil Spend
+323% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Brookline is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 7,060 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $60,665 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edith C BakerKG–08672
Florida Ruffin Ridley SchoolPK–08851
HeathKG–08459
John D RunklePK–08508
LawrenceKG–08621
Michael DriscollKG–08456
PierceKG–08705
William H LincolnKG–08485
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Brookline High09–122,087
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$60,665+323% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
18%
78%
State
17.6%
Local (property tax)
78.2%
Federal
4.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (78%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,060
Students
Free Lunch
$61K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $60,665 per pupil — 323% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brookline?
Brookline has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,060 students.
What is the graduation rate for Brookline?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Brookline spend per student?
Brookline spends $60,665 per pupil — 323% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Brookline?
No, Brookline does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Brookline serve?
Brookline serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Brookline?
The median opportunity score across schools in Brookline is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.