Philbrick Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 40 Philbrick Street
       Roslindale, MA  02131


(617) 635-8069

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
578th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,913 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  114

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.2%
Hispanic:
33.3%
White:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Compare Details Philbrick Elementary School ranks worse than 62.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 21st among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Philbrick Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.2%), Hispanic (33.3%), White (14%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philbrick Elementary School is 7.9, which is the 6th best among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philbrick Elementary School is $30,913, which is the 14th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Philbrick Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Philbrick Elementary School 578th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Philbrick Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 311th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Philbrick Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Philbrick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 9.05 805th 884 8.9%
2004 7.48 829th 882 6.0%
2005 18.52 742nd 887 16.3%
2006 26.30 708th 911 22.3%
2007 43.10 579th 911 36.4%
2008 33.28 656th 908 27.8%
2009 45.89 537th 909 40.9%
2010 31.90 677th 920 26.4%
2011 42.92 588th 924 36.4%
2012 59.59 419th 930 54.9%
2013 46.08 544th 928 41.4%
2014 49.95 521st 926 43.7%
2015 37.00 629th 914 31.2%
2016 16.29 818th 932 12.2%
2017 16.61 821st 938 12.5%
2018 17.19 811th 934 13.2%
2019 18.83 801st 942 15.0%
2021 29.34 669th 936 28.5%
2022 38.82 574th 932 38.4%
2023 38.61 578th 928 37.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Philbrick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.87 770th 886 13.1%
2019 26.67 737th 896 17.7%
2021 36.57 584th 894 34.7%
2022 59.31 309th 905 65.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philbrick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.20 577th 685 15.8%
2019 34.02 505th 700 27.9%
2021 46.30 370th 705 47.5%
2022 62.89 228th 772 70.5%
2023 35.08 531st 757 29.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Philbrick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.64 813th 893 9.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Philbrick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.19 698th 898 22.3%
2019 30.73 678th 907 25.2%
2021 31.48 634th 904 29.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Philbrick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.00 642nd 925 30.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Philbrick Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.68 143rd 174 17.8%
2019 28.95 139th 172 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a citizen
Sunday, May 28, 2017

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Philbrick Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 80 99 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1989 81 95 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 186
1990 76 117 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 213
1991 70 84 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 173
1992 72 69 4 24 2 n/a n/a 0 171
1993 78 71 5 26 2 n/a n/a 0 182
1994 82 71 4 31 2 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 60 68 5 31 1 n/a n/a 0 165
1996 60 68 5 31 1 n/a n/a 0 165
1997 57 69 4 30 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1998 35 82 3 38 1 n/a n/a 0 159
1999 38 87 3 34 1 n/a n/a 0 163
2000 25 83 3 38 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2001 19 90 3 38 1 n/a n/a 0 151
2002 20 77 3 38 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2003 20 77 3 38 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2004 19 80 4 44 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2005 18 73 3 36 1 n/a n/a 0 131
2006 21 56 5 55 1 n/a n/a 3 141
2007 26 58 3 55 1 n/a n/a 1 144
2008 36 56 2 58 1 n/a n/a 2 155
2009 37 45 2 61 1 0 1 0 147
2010 41 37 2 51 1 0 5 0 137
2011 45 39 3 56 1 0 8 0 152
2012 42 29 1 68 2 0 10 0 152
2013 48 30 1 54 3 1 16 0 153
2014 46 36 2 53 2 0 11 0 150
2015 51 49 2 48 1 0 10 0 161
2016 47 57 3 52 0 0 6 0 165
2017 38 70 2 56 0 1 5 0 172
2018 28 77 2 53 0 0 3 0 163
2019 31 78 1 46 0 0 4 0 160
2020 28 67 1 47 1 0 2 0 146
2021 15 48 3 40 2 0 3 0 111
2022 14 38 2 39 1 0 5 0 99
2023 16 47 4 38 1 0 8 0 114

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Philbrick Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 196 n/a n/a n/a
1989 186 n/a n/a n/a
1990 213 n/a n/a n/a
1991 173 n/a n/a n/a
1992 171 n/a n/a n/a
1993 182 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 190 n/a n/a n/a
1995 165 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 165 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 160 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 159 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 163 n/a 0.0 81
2000 150 n/a 0.0 78.7
2001 151 n/a 0.0 75.5
2002 138 n/a n/a 67.4
2003 138 n/a n/a 67.4
2004 148 10.0 14.8 68.2
2005 131 9.5 13.8 69.5
2006 141 9.4 15.0 70.3
2007 144 11.0 13.1 71.3
2008 155 10.0 15.5 63.4
2009 147 9.0 16.3 56.5
2010 137 8.1 16.9 46.7
2011 152 10.1 14.9 46.1
2012 152 9.7 15.5 42.8
2013 153 12.9 11.7 44.4
2014 150 12.7 11.7 51.3
2015 161 11.0 14.6 44.1
2016 165 12.0 13.7 n/a
2017 172 12.1 14.1 n/a
2018 163 9.7 16.7 n/a
2019 160 10.3 15.4 n/a
2020 146 14.1 10.3 n/a
2021 111 14.8 7.4 n/a
2022 99 13.3 7.4 n/a
2023 114 14.4 7.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Philbrick Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 196 n/a n/a n/a
1989 186 n/a n/a n/a
1990 213 n/a n/a n/a
1991 173 n/a n/a n/a
1992 171 n/a n/a n/a
1993 182 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 190 n/a n/a n/a
1995 165 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 165 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 160 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 159 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 163 n/a 0.0 81
2000 150 n/a 0.0 78.7
2001 151 n/a 0.0 75.5
2002 138 n/a n/a 67.4
2003 138 n/a n/a 67.4
2004 148 10.0 14.8 68.2
2005 131 9.5 13.8 69.5
2006 141 9.4 15.0 70.3
2007 144 11.0 13.1 71.3
2008 155 10.0 15.5 63.4
2009 147 9.0 16.3 56.5
2010 137 8.1 16.9 46.7
2011 152 10.1 14.9 46.1
2012 152 9.7 15.5 42.8
2013 153 12.9 11.7 44.4
2014 150 12.7 11.7 51.3
2015 161 11.0 14.6 44.1
2016 165 12.0 13.7 n/a
2017 172 12.1 14.1 n/a
2018 163 9.7 16.7 n/a
2019 160 10.3 15.4 n/a
2020 146 14.1 10.3 n/a
2021 111 14.8 7.4 n/a
2022 99 13.3 7.4 n/a
2023 114 14.4 7.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Philbrick Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,646 (7.2%) $21,095 (92.8%) $22,741
2020 $1,455 (5.8%) $23,573 (94.2%) $25,028
2021 $2,392 (7.7%) $28,521 (92.3%) $30,913

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philbrick Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 801st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 578th of 928 Elementary schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Philbrick Elementary School)3845.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3932.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Philbrick Elementary School)4481.8
 37.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Boston)3427.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Philbrick Elementary School)4343.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3326.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Philbrick Elementary School)3662.5
 26.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3327.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Philbrick Elementary School)525
 20%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3831.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Philbrick Elementary School)1512.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3424.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Philbrick Elementary School)56.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Boston)2423.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Philbrick Elementary School)3235.2
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boston)3629.3
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Philbrick Elementary School)3242.6
 10.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Boston)3325.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Philbrick Elementary School)56.3
 1.3%
   All Grades Science (Boston)2523.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students160114
 28.8%
African American7847
 39.7%
American Indian01
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic4638
 17.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3116
 48.4%
Two or More Races48
 100%


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Students at Philbrick Elementary School are 41% African American, 33% Hispanic, 14% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Philbrick Elementary School ranks 578th of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended Philbrick Elementary School.


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