Rank
258
C
North Brookfield
1 school · 1 elementary school · North Brookfield
North Brookfield is a small rural town in central Massachusetts, located approximately 15 miles east of Worcester. The district operates a single elementary school serving the community's students, with secondary education provided through regional partnerships. With a straightforward tax structure and modest assessed home values, North Brookfield reflects the character of a traditional New England village, offering families a quiet, small-town setting in the heart of the state.
Avg MCAS ELA
24%
#299 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
37%
#214 of 326
Avg SAT
—
Attendance
88.7%
#302 of 328
Graduation Rate
—
AP Pass Rate
—
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,637
#241 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$72,468
#300 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 23% | 35% | — | 490 | 40 |
| Grade 4 | 16% | 38% | — | 489 | 45 |
| Grade 5 | 15% | 8% | 21% | 479 | 48 |
| Grade 6 | 24% | 12% | — | 483 | 34 |
| Grade 7 | 25% | 17% | — | 485 | 24 |
| Grade 8 | 20% | 17% | 21% | 479 | 30 |
| Grade 10 | 18% | 21% | 25% | 485 | 17 |
| HS Science | — | — | 27% | 481 | 15 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 79.7%
Asian: 1.5%
Hispanic: 13.6%
Black: 3.3%
Multi-Race: 1.8%
Female: 49.9%Male: 50.1%
Elementary Schools in North Brookfield
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
673
C
North Brookfield Elementary
ELA
24%
Math
37%
Attend.
91.5%
Class
—
673
C
North Brookfield Elementary
24%
37%
91.5%
—
District Operations
Attendance
#302 of 328Attendance Rate88.7%
Avg Days Absent20
Chronically Absent (10%+)32.7%
Chronically Absent (20%+)14.8%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#241 of 325In-District Per Pupil$23,249
Total Per Pupil$19,637
Total FTE Students619
Teacher Salaries
#300 of 325Average Salary$72,468
Teacher FTE Count39
Salary vs. Town Income1.9x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.9x the town's per capita income ($37,176). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#37 of 327Avg Class Size14
English Learners6.3%
Students w/ Disabilities27.3%
Total Students410
Staffing & Retention
#283 of 327Teacher Retention75.6%
Principal Retention50%
Total Teachers41
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2023-2024 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
North Brookfield
Avg Assessed Value
$398,618
#203 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$4,767
Income Per Capita
$37,176
#187 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#300
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.2%
Tax as % of Income12.82%(typical)
Bond RatingAA-(good)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$9.3M+1.71% levy growth(strong)
Residential$4.8M
Commercial/Industrial$4.6M
Residential Share51.04%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 4.2% (2.5% base + 1.71% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (51.04%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$1.5M8.2% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $18.3M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 395(57.7%)
Vocational: 41(6.0%)
Charter: 16(2.3%)
Private: 9(1.3%)
Home School: 34(5.0%)
Total: 685