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What's the most underrated thing about Holbrook Middle High School that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
665
High
DISTRICT 675 · STATE 777
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOLBROOK·NCES 250615000878
Holbrook Middle High School
245 So. Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343 · (781) 767-4616 · Norfolk County
GRADES 06–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL665 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 123 | 18% |
| Grade 7 | 113 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 114 | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 79 | 12% |
| Grade 10 | 77 | 12% |
| Grade 11 | 73 | 11% |
| Grade 12 | 80 | 12% |
| Ungraded | 6 | 1% |
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Holbrook. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
38.7%
MA avg 43.8% . -11.3pp since 2016
Math
31.7%
MA avg 42.2% . -27.3pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 39 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 32 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 11 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 27 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 38.7% | 31.7% |
| 2023-24 | 33.8% | 31.5% |
| 2022-23 | 37.2% | 33.6% |
| 2021-22 | 38.0% | 33.2% |
| 2020-21 | 45.4% | 27.4% |
| 2018-19 | 47.7% | 46.5% |
| 2017-18 | 40.0% | 42.0% |
| 2016-17 | 50.0% | 59.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Holbrook Middle High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.7% | #208 of 327 ▲ 28 | #26 of 30 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 38.7% | #220 of 326 ▲ 44 | #27 of 30 ▲ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -0.4pp | #239 of 315 | #22 of 30 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 665 | #190 of 379 | #24 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #295 of 325 | #27 of 30 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 72.7% | #7 of 325 | #2 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.9% | #55 of 133 | #3 of 12 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
665
+76 (+13%) vs 2020
+9% since 1990-91, when it was 611
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 13.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 665 | 46.4 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 640 | 48 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 635 | 46.7 | 13.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 589 | 44 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 589 | 39.5 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 462 | 36 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 472 | 35 | 13.5:1 | 38% (177) |
| 2000-01 | 574 | N/A | N/A | 11% (65) |
| 1990-91 | 611 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Holbrook Middle High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (589 to 665); teachers up 18% (39.5 to 46.4).
About Holbrook Middle High School
Located in Holbrook, Massachusetts, Holbrook Middle High School is a mid-sized high school. The school counted 665 students in 2024-25, covering grades 6 through 12.
Holbrook Middle High School is one school in a 2-school district, Holbrook, which enrolls 1,350 students.
At Holbrook Middle High School, White students make up the biggest share, 37%. Other students are 30% Black, 17% Hispanic, 8% Asian, and 6% multiracial. By comparison, Norfolk County residents are about 70% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 73, compared with 70 nationally.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Holbrook Middle High School is 14.3:1, based on 46.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, high schools in Massachusetts average 23.4:1.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Norfolk County show that median household income comes to about $130,739, roughly 59% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. The county's public schools total 198, with about 101,300 students.
John F Kennedy, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Holbrook Middle High School has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
The school's enrollment increased 13% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
The allk12 page for Holbrook Middle High School lets the school community talk about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Norfolk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
730,082
Census ACS
Median income
$130,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
198
101,300 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- John F Kennedy0.0 mi · 685
- J F Kennedy Elementary1.9 mi · 453
- Martin E Young Elementary1.9 mi · 320
- Highlands2.0 mi · 350
- Woodsdale Elementary School2.1 mi · 372
- Brookfield2.2 mi · 532
Frequently asked questions
About Holbrook Middle High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Holbrook Middle High School?
Holbrook Middle High School enrolls approximately 665 students in grades 06-12.
Is Holbrook Middle High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Holbrook Middle High School is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Holbrook Middle High School have?
Holbrook Middle High School employs 46 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Holbrook Middle High School?
Student demographics at Holbrook Middle High School are roughly 37% White, 17% Hispanic, 30% Black, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Holbrook Middle High School in?
Holbrook Middle High School is part of Holbrook.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.