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Philbrick Elementary School

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Philbrick Elementary School ranks 299 th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

299^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 906 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Summary

Philbrick Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roslindale, MA, serving 132 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Boston Public School District. Despite the district's overall ranking of 298 out of 348 in Massachusetts, Philbrick Elementary consistently outperforms the Boston and Massachusetts averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Philbrick's standout performance is particularly evident in its support for low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 41 out of 736 Massachusetts elementary schools in this category for 2024-2025 with a 5-star rating. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 9.3 over the past few years, which is lower than many nearby schools like Mildred Avenue K-8 School, Haley Pilot School, and Young Achievers K-8 School, which have significantly lower proficiency rates across all grades and subjects.

Philbrick Elementary's higher per-student spending of $30,913 in 2020-2021, compared to the state and district averages, may be contributing to its academic success, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resources for schools to support student achievement. Overall, Philbrick Elementary appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within the Boston Public School District, particularly in its academic outcomes and support for low-SES students.

131

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$35,906

Per pupil spending ?

44.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

40 Philbrick Street
Roslindale, MA 02131

(617) 635-8069

District: Boston

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.7%

African American:

32.1%

White:

20.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (52% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 36 percentile points since 2015

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Boston

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg28%

Massachusetts avg41%

299^th of 906

Massachusetts public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 36 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 65Elementary Schools in the Boston

298^th of 348Boston among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	68.2	299 of 906	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.6	421 of 916	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.6	578 of 928	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.8	574 of 932	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.3	669 of 936	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.8	801 of 942	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	17.2	811 of 934	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	16.6	821 of 938	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	16.3	818 of 932	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	37.0	629 of 914	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.0	521 of 926	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.1	544 of 928	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.6	419 of 930	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	42.9	588 of 924	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	31.9	677 of 920	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	45.9	537 of 909	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	33.3	656 of 908	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	43.1	579 of 911	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	26.3	708 of 911	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	18.5	742 of 887	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	7.5	829 of 882	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2003	9.0	805 of 884	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2019	29.0	139 of 172	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.7	143 of 174	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	68.3	278 of 869	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	455 of 886	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	13.6	813 of 893	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	87.3	41 of 736	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	35.1	531 of 757	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.9	228 of 772	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	46.3	370 of 705	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.0	505 of 700	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.2	577 of 685	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	31.5	634 of 904	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.7	678 of 907	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.2	698 of 898	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	59.3	309 of 905	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.6	584 of 894	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.7	737 of 896	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.9	770 of 886	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	32.0	642 of 925	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)94th percentile+27 vs school

Female (2025)68th percentile~ school

Special Education (2022)66th percentile+27 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)31st percentile~ school

Male (2021)30th percentile~ school

African American (2019)19th percentile+4 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Science55%+13 vs state

Mathematics53%+13 vs state

English Language Arts50%+8 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Sunday, May 28, 2017

A mess! This fall the school will have it's fourth principal in less than 2 years, most of the teachers have left or are leaving. It was disheartening to learn that the much praised second grade teacher DID NOTHING when a kid was tested in his class for five hours in his class and some kids of color have complained about nothing being done when peers have called them derogatory names. I guess that explains why he is leaving. Sometimes you do this job too long that you stop being effective and start undoing any good you ever did. There are less than ideal reports about the current principal, a transfer from a failing BPS school/ Mattahunt. Hopefully the 4th one will bring more to the school, otherwise, it sure looks like another BPS school heading straight for the rails. Good luck to all the little chaps here- you'll need it. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 9, 2017

Alot has changed since 2011.Very high Staff turnover including three principals in 2016!. Large class size with sense of confusion in classrooms and on assessments. High teacher absences. Many kids leave after Grade 2. Nearly no computer tech access in classroom. Although after school staff are awesome, overall performance is on the down low. Hope it gets a comeback. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 9, 2011

My son is in K2 at the Philbrick and we could not love the school more. The small size of the school makes it feel like a real community and the teachers and staff are amazing. I really can't say a bad thing about the school. I encourage parents in the West Zone not to overlook this gem of a school. Close Quote

Schools Near Philbrick Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)			MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Philbrick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	40 Philbrick Street	Roslindale	02131	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8069	131	13	9.8		27 (20.6%)	42 (32.1%)	52 (39.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.9%)	68.2	299^th of 906 public elementary schools	67.0%		54.6	421^st of 916 public elementary schools	54.0%	122	46.7	43.8	54.6	55.6			50.0	66.7	43.8	45.5	55.6			53.3	54.6		54.6		$35,906
Sumner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 Basile Street	Roslindale	02131	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8131	576	51	11.3		156 (27.1%)	92 (16.0%)	281 (48.8%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.1%)	27.3	657^th of 906 public elementary schools	27.5%		31.4	624^th of 916 public elementary schools	31.9%	33	41.3	28.2	20.3	27.8			29.9	37.8	30.1	20.0	24.1			28.6	25.4		25.4		$32,418
Haley Pilot School	Public	PK, KG-8	570 American Legion Hwy	Roslindale	02131	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8169	360	44	8.2		73 (20.3%)	153 (42.5%)	112 (31.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	26.2	670^th of 906 public elementary schools	26.0%		28.9	648^th of 916 public elementary schools	29.3%	22	35.7	28.3	20.9	26.8		5.9	25.9	35.7	26.1	27.9	22.0		5.9	25.9	32.6	0.0	23.3	5.9	$35,549
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot	Public	PK, KG-8	25 Walk Hill Street	Jamaica Plain	02130	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-7717	249	29	8.6		62 (24.9%)	55 (22.1%)	101 (40.6%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (10.0%)	46.4	491^st of 906 public elementary schools	45.8%		39.9	560^th of 916 public elementary schools	38.9%	69	61.9	45.5	50.0	27.3	7.1	0.0	31.5	22.7	45.5	39.1	9.1	0.0	3.7	20.9	47.8	0.0	21.6	16.7	$34,335
Conley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	450 Poplar Street	Roslindale	02131	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8099	148	20	7.5		25 (16.9%)	37 (25.0%)	74 (50.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	7 (4.7%)	21.7	712^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.4%		22.5	713^th of 916 public elementary schools	22.2%	1	28.6	6.7	26.3				22.2	33.3	28.6	15.8				24.2	31.6		31.6		$39,853
Mattahunt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	123 Alabama St	Mattapan	02126	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8792	581	52	11.1		7 (1.2%)	410 (70.6%)	141 (24.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	18.5	754^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.8%		15.5	796^th of 916 public elementary schools	13.1%	42	32.7	28.8	18.4	19.6			25.1	28.9	21.3	14.3	21.6			21.6	16.3		16.3		$36,399
Bates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	426 Beech Street	Roslindale	02131	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8064	281	28	10.1		118 (42.0%)	55 (19.6%)	83 (29.5%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	48.2	474^th of 906 public elementary schools	47.7%		51.5	455^th of 916 public elementary schools	50.3%	19	47.4	27.8	42.1	35.5			38.5	50.0	33.3	36.8	45.2			41.3	47.4		47.4		$34,753
Young Achievers K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	20 Outlook Road	Mattapan	02126	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-6804	489	46	10.7		4 (0.8%)	207 (42.3%)	263 (53.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	8.7	861^st of 906 public elementary schools	5.0%		10.4	855^th of 916 public elementary schools	6.7%	6	17.3	12.5	9.8	25.8	8.9	2.8	12.7	15.4	10.0	7.3	3.3	9.3	2.9	8.7	17.1	0.0	9.9	2.9	$34,610
Mozart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	236 Beech Street	Roslindale	02131	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8082	155	14	10.7		67 (43.2%)	39 (25.2%)	33 (21.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (7.1%)	67	309^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.9%		61.4	353^rd of 916 public elementary schools	61.5%	44	55.0	47.4	62.5	46.2			52.9	55.0	36.8	50.0	53.9			48.5	56.3		56.3		$36,577
Chittick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	154 Ruskindale Road	Mattapan	02126	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8652	248	27	9.3		13 (5.2%)	143 (57.7%)	84 (33.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	19.4	748^th of 906 public elementary schools	17.4%		26	677^th of 916 public elementary schools	26.1%	71	13.8	16.7	38.1	17.7			20.9	6.9	8.3	42.9	23.5			18.7	30.0		30.0		$41,884

Frequently Asked Questions about Philbrick Elementary School

How many students attend Philbrick Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 131 students attended Philbrick Elementary School.

Is Philbrick Elementary School a good school?

Philbrick Elementary School ranks 299^th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Philbrick Elementary School attend?

What district is Philbrick Elementary School in?

Boston

What is the racial makeup of Philbrick Elementary School?

Students at Philbrick Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 32% African American, 21% White, 7% Two or more races.

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