B- Top 56%

Brookside Elementary School

Grades PK-05 DRACUT, MA

Moved up 63 places from 2024 to 2025

#462 State Rank
C+ District Grade
1560 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, MA 01826
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
482 Students
94.5% Attendance Rate
45.7 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

36% Meeting or exceeding expectations

5.5% exceeding expectations

2023 38.3% 38.3%
2024 37% 37%
2025 36% 36%

Mathematics

39.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4.3% exceeding expectations

2023 35% 35%
2024 41.7% 41.7%
2025 39.3% 39.3%

Science

33% Meeting or exceeding expectations

1% exceeding expectations

2023 42% 42%
2024 24% 24%
2025 33% 33%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 32%2%
2025English Language Arts04 43%9%
2025English Language Arts05 33%—
2025Mathematics03 35%4%
2025Mathematics04 54%8%
2025Mathematics05 29%1%
2025Science05 33%1%
2024English Language Arts03 42%1%
2024English Language Arts04 39%—
2024English Language Arts05 30%5%
2024Mathematics03 59%7%
2024Mathematics04 36%4%
2024Mathematics05 30%3%
2024Science05 24%3%
2023English Language Arts03 36%5%
2023English Language Arts04 45%12%
2023English Language Arts05 34%—
2023Mathematics03 40%5%
2023Mathematics04 34%7%
2023Mathematics05 31%1%
2023Science05 42%3%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

482 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 56%
Hispanic 17.4%
Black 12.7%
Asian 9.8%
Multiracial 3.9%

Gender

51.7% Male
48.3% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 6.8%
Special Education 18%
Free/Reduced Lunch 37.3%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.5% Attendance Rate
13.5% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

1560 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookside Elementary School's grade rating?

Brookside Elementary School has earned a grade of B-, ranked #462 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 56% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?

Approximately 482 students are enrolled at Brookside Elementary School.

How does Brookside Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Brookside Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (36% proficient), Mathematics (39% proficient), Science (33% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Brookside Elementary School?

Brookside Elementary School has an attendance rate of 94.5%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?

Brookside Elementary School is part of Dracut School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.