Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brayton ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brayton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brayton's student population of 218 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Brayton ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brayton is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1518 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brayton's ranking?
Brayton is ranked #1518 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Brayton often compared to?
Braytonis often viewed alongside schools like Colegrove Park Elementary School, Greylock by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Brayton?
218 students attend Brayton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Brayton students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brayton?
Brayton has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brayton offer ?
Brayton offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brayton part of?
Brayton is part of North Adams School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2011
Brayton Elementary is the best school in the world and i love going to that school, its fun and is a great community. We are now all trying to be a bully-free brayton elementary school
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