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Brooke Charter School

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12
78th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 906 Massachusetts Alternative Schools
Better than 91% of Massachusetts alternative schools
Summary

Brooke Charter School is a public charter school located in Roslindale, MA that serves 2,208 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. This high-performing school consistently demonstrates exceptional academic outcomes, outpacing the state average across key metrics.

Brooke Charter School boasts impressive four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.8% to 94.7% in recent years, far exceeding the state average of 50-60%. Additionally, the school maintains low dropout rates, between 1.4% and 3.0%, much lower than the state average. On the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Next Generation assessments, Brooke Charter School students significantly outperform their peers statewide in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For instance, in 2024-2025, 77.17% of 10th graders at Brooke Charter School scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 50.66% statewide.

When compared to nearby alternative and charter schools, such as TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School and Devens School, Brooke Charter School stands out with its significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. The school's small class sizes, focus on college preparation, and extended school day and year may contribute to its strong student outcomes. However, it is important to consider potential equity issues, as charter schools can sometimes serve a more advantaged student population compared to the surrounding Brooke Charter School district.

2,216
Students ?
12.4
Student/teacher ratio ?
$23,333
Per pupil spending ?
71.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 200 American Legion Highway
       Mattapan, MA  02124

(617) 874-5515

District: Brooke Charter School

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.6%
Hispanic:
43.1%
White:
3.7%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 79th percentile in 2022 → 89th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Massachusetts average (66% vs 41% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 9% of Massachusetts alternative schools
90% graduate within 4 years
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school66%
District avg66%
Massachusetts avg41%
Elementary school
78th of 906
Massachusetts public elementary schools ?
Top 9%▲ up 9 pts since 2016
From top 18% (2016) to top 9% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Massachusetts Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
62nd of 484
Massachusetts public middle schools ?
Top 13%▼ down 5 pts since 2016
From top 7% (2016) to top 13% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Massachusetts Middle Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
High school
39th of 349
Massachusetts public high schools ?
Top 11%▲ up 19 pts since 2021
From top 31% (2021) to top 11% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Massachusetts High Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202589.378 of 90691.4%★★★★★
202483.9135 of 91685.3%★★★★☆
202371.6272 of 92870.7%★★★★☆
202271.2266 of 93271.5%★★★★☆
202165.6326 of 93665.2%★★★☆☆
201988.281 of 94291.4%★★★★★
201878.6184 of 93480.3%★★★★☆
201778.4186 of 93880.2%★★★★☆
201680.1167 of 93282.1%★★★★☆
201496.52 of 92699.8%★★★★★
201393.59 of 92899.0%★★★★★
201292.027 of 93097.1%★★★★★
201187.474 of 92492.0%★★★★★
201078.8194 of 92078.9%★★★★☆
200963.4357 of 90960.7%★★★☆☆
200861.1371 of 90859.1%★★★☆☆
200743.8572 of 91137.2%★★☆☆☆
200634.2649 of 91128.8%★☆☆☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202599.82 of 16998.8%★★★★★
202499.52 of 16798.8%★★★★★
202397.84 of 16797.6%★★★★★
202294.72 of 17398.8%★★★★★
202196.62 of 16698.8%★★★★★
201998.82 of 17298.8%★★★★★
201896.03 of 17498.3%★★★★★

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202244.1333 of 67250.4%★★★☆☆
202130.3441 of 63230.2%★★☆☆☆
201970.4147 of 66577.9%★★★★☆
201851.9257 of 65660.8%★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202599.11 of 28199.6%★★★★★
202489.56 of 28297.9%★★★★★
202369.131 of 26488.3%★★★★☆
202278.918 of 26793.3%★★★★★
202168.927 of 24088.8%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202590.358 of 86993.3%★★★★★
202485.9106 of 88688.0%★★★★☆
202375.9208 of 88776.6%★★★★☆
202271.8235 of 90173.9%★★★★☆
202168.6270 of 89869.9%★★★★☆
201990.046 of 90294.9%★★★★★
201883.1108 of 89387.9%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202599.43 of 45899.3%★★★★★
202498.63 of 44699.3%★★★★★
202395.58 of 42098.1%★★★★★
202295.311 of 40197.3%★★★★★
202195.07 of 37998.2%★★★★★
201999.22 of 39899.5%★★★★★
201898.25 of 37998.7%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202599.32 of 73699.7%★★★★★
202497.76 of 76099.2%★★★★★
202391.919 of 75797.5%★★★★★
202290.222 of 77297.2%★★★★★
202189.921 of 70597.0%★★★★★
201998.52 of 70099.7%★★★★★
201894.011 of 68598.4%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202584.5118 of 88486.7%★★★★☆
202478.2179 of 89179.9%★★★★☆
202363.0331 of 89663.1%★★★☆☆
202268.2285 of 90868.6%★★★☆☆
202159.4372 of 90458.8%★★★☆☆
201982.0138 of 90784.8%★★★★☆
201869.8264 of 89870.6%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202584.661 of 71791.5%★★★★★
202473.0134 of 73181.7%★★★★☆
202352.9277 of 70360.6%★★★☆☆
202287.260 of 90593.4%★★★★★
202183.395 of 89489.4%★★★★☆
201998.04 of 89699.6%★★★★★
201892.025 of 88697.2%★★★★★

Tested In Person

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202163.3351 of 92562.1%★★★☆☆

Tested Remotely

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202171.695 of 39976.2%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202596.93 of 73799.6%★★★★★
202491.128 of 75396.3%★★★★★
201989.135 of 78095.5%★★★★★
201892.111 of 77298.6%★★★★★
Middle school ranking
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202588.662 of 48487.2%★★★★☆
202491.941 of 49391.7%★★★★★
202390.351 of 50189.8%★★★★★
202279.690 of 49781.9%★★★★☆
202175.9104 of 50179.2%★★★★☆
201988.448 of 49890.4%★★★★★
201881.281 of 48483.3%★★★★☆
201782.073 of 48785.0%★★★★☆
201686.436 of 48292.5%★★★★★
201483.463 of 45586.2%★★★★☆
201389.718 of 45596.0%★★★★★
201287.830 of 45593.4%★★★★★
201194.23 of 44999.3%★★★★★
201093.83 of 43499.3%★★★★★
200978.389 of 40978.2%★★★★☆
200877.594 of 40776.9%★★★★☆
200767.7130 of 39967.4%★★★☆☆
200664.0144 of 39963.9%★★★☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202599.32 of 20699.0%★★★★★
202499.91 of 20299.5%★★★★★
202399.81 of 20999.5%★★★★★
202293.47 of 21296.7%★★★★★
202193.07 of 19396.4%★★★★★
201998.03 of 19598.5%★★★★★
201896.54 of 17297.7%★★★★★

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202255.4139 of 44568.8%★★★☆☆
202147.2180 of 43158.2%★★★☆☆
201982.149 of 42488.4%★★★★☆
201869.282 of 41780.3%★★★★☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202495.95 of 18097.2%★★★★★
202276.87 of 15495.5%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202588.755 of 47388.4%★★★★☆
202494.022 of 48195.4%★★★★★
202391.835 of 48992.8%★★★★★
202282.280 of 49483.8%★★★★☆
202181.278 of 48383.9%★★★★☆
201991.422 of 47895.4%★★★★★
201885.056 of 46387.9%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202596.313 of 37696.5%★★★★★
202498.86 of 37898.4%★★★★★
202398.64 of 36498.9%★★★★★
202294.420 of 36894.6%★★★★★
202193.619 of 33594.3%★★★★★
201998.45 of 32298.4%★★★★★
201898.03 of 30999.0%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202598.41 of 46499.8%★★★★★
202499.61 of 46999.8%★★★★★
202399.32 of 48199.6%★★★★★
202290.320 of 48995.9%★★★★★
202190.920 of 46295.7%★★★★★
201996.96 of 45298.7%★★★★★
201895.36 of 43898.6%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202585.170 of 47385.2%★★★★☆
202487.059 of 48387.8%★★★★☆
202384.770 of 48985.7%★★★★☆
202274.297 of 49780.5%★★★★☆
202166.4147 of 48569.7%★★★★☆
201983.277 of 47883.9%★★★★☆
201874.3111 of 46676.2%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202579.158 of 43586.7%★★★★☆
202481.045 of 44189.8%★★★★★
202374.176 of 44482.9%★★★★☆
202292.119 of 50396.2%★★★★★
202190.027 of 48994.5%★★★★★
201997.87 of 48498.6%★★★★★
201897.16 of 46798.7%★★★★★

Tested In Person

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202154.7202 of 49158.9%★★★☆☆

Tested Remotely

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202187.338 of 33988.8%★★★★☆
High school ranking
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202591.339 of 34988.8%★★★★☆
202477.593 of 34873.3%★★★★☆
202376.294 of 34772.9%★★★★☆
202279.871 of 34279.2%★★★★☆
202173.187 of 28569.5%★★★★☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202598.63 of 14898.0%★★★★★
202492.910 of 16093.8%★★★★★
202391.09 of 14293.7%★★★★★
202296.08 of 13394.0%★★★★★
202192.86 of 9493.6%★★★★★
201996.43 of 13797.8%★★★★★
201894.23 of 13497.8%★★★★★

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202261.591 of 29569.2%★★★☆☆
202164.955 of 20272.8%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202592.133 of 33790.2%★★★★★
202477.687 of 34274.6%★★★★☆
202373.394 of 33972.3%★★★★☆
202277.981 of 34076.2%★★★★☆
202181.547 of 28183.3%★★★★☆
201986.128 of 34291.8%★★★★★
201885.53 of 33999.1%★★★★★

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202598.44 of 24598.4%★★★★★
202490.826 of 24989.6%★★★★☆
202394.412 of 24195.0%★★★★★
202293.615 of 21793.1%★★★★★
202195.66 of 14996.0%★★★★★
201996.63 of 20698.5%★★★★★
201894.51 of 19399.5%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202598.84 of 33498.8%★★★★★
202489.929 of 33891.4%★★★★★
202390.720 of 33894.1%★★★★★
202292.920 of 33294.0%★★★★★
202194.110 of 25396.0%★★★★★
201995.68 of 33097.6%★★★★★
201894.62 of 33099.4%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202587.353 of 33984.4%★★★★☆
202475.085 of 34275.1%★★★★☆
202375.294 of 34372.6%★★★★☆
202278.673 of 33978.5%★★★★☆
202161.4119 of 28157.7%★★★☆☆
201984.751 of 34685.3%★★★★☆
201889.22 of 34399.4%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMassachusetts percentileRating
202586.136 of 30288.1%★★★★☆
202491.925 of 28991.3%★★★★★
202363.678 of 30174.1%★★★★☆
202295.611 of 33996.8%★★★★★
202193.67 of 26897.4%★★★★★
201997.04 of 34898.9%★★★★★
201897.02 of 34499.4%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)100th percentile+8 vs school
English Language Learner (2025)100th percentile+8 vs school
White (2025)100th percentile+8 vs school
Hispanic (2025)99th percentile+8 vs school
African American (2025)99th percentile+7 vs school
Female (2025)93rd percentile~ school
Special Education (2025)91st percentile~ school
Male (2025)87th percentile-5 vs school
Tested Remotely (2021)76th percentile+11 vs school
Tested In Person (2021)62nd percentile-3 vs school
Disabled (2022)50th percentile-21 vs school
Middle school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)100th percentile+13 vs school
African American (2025)99th percentile+12 vs school
English Language Learner (2024)97th percentile+6 vs school
Hispanic (2025)97th percentile+9 vs school
Tested Remotely (2021)89th percentile+10 vs school
Female (2025)88th percentile~ school
Special Education (2025)87th percentile~ school
Male (2025)85th percentile~ school
Disabled (2022)69th percentile-13 vs school
Tested In Person (2021)59th percentile-20 vs school
High school
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile+10 vs school
Hispanic (2025)98th percentile+10 vs school
African American (2025)98th percentile+9 vs school
Female (2025)90th percentile~ school
Special Education (2025)88th percentile~ school
Male (2025)84th percentile-4 vs school
Disabled (2022)69th percentile-10 vs school
By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?
Mathematics70%+29 vs state
English Language Arts65%+24 vs state
Biology64%+25 vs state
Science62%+20 vs state
Civics47%+8 vs state

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Yes. Brooke Charter School ranks in the top 8.6% of Massachusetts alternative schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,216 students attended Brooke Charter School.

Students at Brooke Charter School are 49% African American, 43% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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