Schools in Brighton, MA

The city of Brighton, Massachusetts, is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 high schools, and no middle or alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet state standards.

Among the top-performing schools in Brighton is Winship Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the best in the state with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students excel on MCAS assessments, with over 50% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another high-achieving school is Lyon K-8 School, which also boasts strong academic results, particularly in the elementary grades. In contrast, Brighton High School and Lyon High School struggle with low proficiency rates, with only 11-23% of students scoring proficient or better on MCAS assessments.

The data also reveals that the Boston district, which includes the Brighton schools, has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating relatively low performance compared to other districts in the state. However, the Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School appears to outperform the traditional public high schools in the district, suggesting that school type may be a factor in student outcomes. The variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools may also contribute to the differences in academic performance, with the higher-performing schools tending to have more resources per student.