C- Top 86%

Brayton Elementary School

Grades PK-02 NORTH ADAMS, MA

Moved down 130 places from 2024 to 2025

#714 State Rank
F District Grade
20 Brayton Hill Terrace, NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
329 Students
92.1% Attendance Rate
34.7 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2024 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

26.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

2022 17.5% 17.5%
2023 16.5% 16.5%
2024 26.5% 26.5%

Mathematics

26.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2022 22.7% 22.7%
2023 17% 17%
2024 26.7% 26.7%

Science

27% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2022 29% 29%
2023 14% 14%
2024 27% 27%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2024English Language Arts03 29%—
2024English Language Arts04 36%—
2024English Language Arts05 30%3%
2024English Language Arts06 11%—
2024Mathematics03 25%—
2024Mathematics04 40%—
2024Mathematics05 15%—
2024Mathematics06 ——
2024Science05 27%—
2023English Language Arts03 30%—
2023English Language Arts04 19%—
2023English Language Arts05 4%—
2023English Language Arts06 13%4%
2023Mathematics03 30%5%
2023Mathematics04 13%—
2023Mathematics05 ——
2023Mathematics06 8%—
2023Science05 14%—
2022English Language Arts03 31%—
2022English Language Arts04 4%—
2022English Language Arts05 16%6%
2022English Language Arts06 19%—
2022Mathematics03 25%—
2022Mathematics04 ——
2022Mathematics05 16%—
2022Mathematics06 27%—
2022Science05 29%6%

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

329 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 77.8%
Multiracial 11.6%
Hispanic 8.5%
Black 2.1%

Gender

54.1% Male
45.6% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 1.5%
Special Education 40.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch 78.4%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

92.1% Attendance Rate
25.7% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

20 Brayton Hill Terrace, NORTH ADAMS, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brayton Elementary School's grade rating?

Brayton Elementary School has earned a grade of C-, ranked #714 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 86% 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 Brayton Elementary School?

Approximately 329 students are enrolled at Brayton Elementary School.

How does Brayton Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Brayton Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (26% proficient), Mathematics (27% proficient), Science (27% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Brayton Elementary School?

Brayton Elementary School has an attendance rate of 92.1%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Brayton Elementary School part of?

Brayton Elementary School is part of North Adams 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.