Hawthorne Brook

Summary:

Hawthorne Brook is a public middle school located in Townsend, MA, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 464 students. It is part of the North Middlesex school district, which is ranked 192 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hawthorne Brook's MCAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages, as well as the averages for its own school district. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in ELA for all grades was 34.1% compared to the state average of 39.17%, and its Math proficiency rate was 27.29% compared to the state's 40.91%. However, the school performs better in certain student subgroups, such as special education students and low socioeconomic status students, where it ranks higher than the state averages. Hawthorne Brook's statewide ranking among Massachusetts middle schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from as high as 142nd out of 497 schools in 2021-2022 to as low as 263rd out of 493 schools in 2023-2024.

Comparing Hawthorne Brook to nearby schools, Blanchard Middle School in Westford significantly outperforms Hawthorne Brook academically, with much higher MCAS proficiency rates and a higher statewide ranking (17th out of 493 schools in 2023-2024). In contrast, schools in the Fitchburg and Leominster districts, such as Memorial Middle School and Sky View Middle School, generally have lower academic performance and statewide rankings compared to Hawthorne Brook.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 64 Brookline Rd
       Townsend, MA  01469


(978) 597-6914

District: North Middlesex

SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,000 Help


Students who attend Hawthorne Brook usually attend:

High:    North Middlesex Regional

Feeder schools for Hawthorne Brook:

Elementary:    Ashby Elementary
    Spaulding Memorial
    Squannacook Early Childhood Center

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hawthorne Brook ranks worse than 53.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorne Brook is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorne Brook is $17,000.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawthorne Brook:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorne Brook 263rd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Hawthorne Brook in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
White students:


North Middlesex:

SchoolDigger ranks North Middlesex 192nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hawthorne Brook

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Rank History for all students at Hawthorne Brook

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.51 108th 339 68.1%
2004 75.00 94th 344 72.7%
2005 64.74 125th 356 64.9%
2006 72.64 106th 399 73.4%
2007 64.62 150th 399 62.4%
2008 56.88 192nd 407 52.8%
2009 55.37 207th 409 49.4%
2010 57.80 188th 434 56.7%
2011 59.88 186th 449 58.6%
2012 60.33 189th 455 58.5%
2013 49.21 247th 455 45.7%
2014 59.95 184th 455 59.6%
2015 54.64 199th 441 54.9%
2016 38.36 302nd 482 37.3%
2017 62.94 171st 487 64.9%
2018 64.07 160th 484 66.9%
2019 58.87 196th 498 60.6%
2021 64.98 158th 501 68.5%
2022 68.23 142nd 497 71.4%
2023 53.93 210th 501 58.1%
2024 41.98 263rd 493 46.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hawthorne Brook

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.18 168th 467 64.0%
2019 56.29 176th 484 63.6%
2021 60.03 141st 489 71.2%
2022 72.36 80th 503 84.1%
2023 45.60 191st 444 57.0%
2024 50.27 159th 441 63.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hawthorne Brook

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.61 131st 438 70.1%
2019 65.72 119th 452 73.7%
2021 62.09 136th 462 70.6%
2022 72.28 93rd 489 81.0%
2023 72.72 92nd 481 80.9%
2024 64.83 134th 469 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hawthorne Brook

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.42 157th 463 66.1%
2019 50.50 248th 478 48.1%
2021 62.20 159th 483 67.1%
2022 61.99 164th 494 66.8%
2023 52.32 211th 489 56.9%
2024 41.61 262nd 481 45.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hawthorne Brook

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.79 59th 417 85.9%
2019 77.17 63rd 424 85.1%
2021 62.39 101st 431 76.6%
2022 65.39 92nd 445 79.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hawthorne Brook

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.96 172nd 466 63.1%
2019 65.36 162nd 478 66.1%
2021 65.51 151st 485 68.9%
2022 72.02 114th 497 77.1%
2023 53.20 207th 489 57.7%
2024 40.99 264th 483 45.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Hawthorne Brook

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.49 143rd 491 70.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Hawthorne Brook

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.66 140th 339 58.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hawthorne Brook

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.16 176th 395 55.4%
2019 43.07 225th 396 43.2%
2021 51.52 179th 401 55.4%
2022 55.51 162nd 404 59.9%
2023 40.23 223rd 403 44.7%
2024 26.41 284th 392 27.6%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hawthorne Brook

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 742 8 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 756
1989 751 12 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 770
1990 790 12 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 807
1991 840 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 854
1992 867 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 881
1993 860 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1994 883 11 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 897
1995 571 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1996 571 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1997 608 9 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1998 605 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 630 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2000 613 9 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2001 607 12 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2002 604 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2003 604 6 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2004 596 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2005 588 1 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2006 597 1 2 5 2 n/a n/a 4 611
2007 577 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 5 592
2008 557 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 2 569
2009 520 6 5 12 1 1 2 0 547
2010 607 8 6 5 2 2 3 0 633
2011 579 8 7 6 2 2 3 0 607
2012 602 7 5 9 1 0 8 0 632
2013 540 7 3 13 1 0 13 0 577
2014 496 6 3 15 1 0 15 0 536
2015 491 4 4 22 0 0 18 0 539
2016 462 2 4 18 0 0 18 0 504
2017 443 3 5 19 0 1 19 0 490
2018 460 5 6 16 0 1 14 0 502
2019 445 5 13 12 0 0 15 0 490
2020 455 7 11 17 0 0 17 0 507
2021 443 6 13 11 0 0 15 0 488
2022 416 8 8 28 0 0 15 0 475
2023 399 8 6 34 0 0 17 0 464
2024 387 11 6 33 0 0 15 0 452

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 Hawthorne Brook

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 756 n/a n/a n/a
1989 770 n/a n/a n/a
1990 807 n/a n/a n/a
1991 854 n/a n/a n/a
1992 881 n/a n/a n/a
1993 874 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 897 n/a n/a n/a
1995 581 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 581 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 620 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 608 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 638 n/a 0.0 0
2000 629 n/a 0.0 8.3
2001 627 n/a 0.0 8.1
2002 615 n/a n/a 7.6
2003 615 n/a n/a 7.6
2004 603 47.8 12.6 7.3
2005 600 46.5 12.9 9.5
2006 611 45.4 13.5 9.7
2007 592 45.0 13.2 10.1
2008 569 35.8 15.9 8.5
2009 547 38.0 14.4 13.2
2010 633 44.7 14.1 14.5
2011 607 42.7 14.2 16.3
2012 632 41.1 15.3 19
2013 577 37.9 15.2 17.9
2014 536 40.0 13.4 17.7
2015 539 39.0 13.8 21
2016 504 43.0 11.7 n/a
2017 490 43.0 11.3 n/a
2018 502 42.0 11.9 n/a
2019 490 42.8 11.4 n/a
2020 507 43.8 11.5 n/a
2021 488 39.5 12.3 n/a
2022 475 41.4 11.4 n/a
2023 464 41.6 11.1 n/a
2024 452 38.6 11.6 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 Hawthorne Brook

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 756 n/a n/a n/a
1989 770 n/a n/a n/a
1990 807 n/a n/a n/a
1991 854 n/a n/a n/a
1992 881 n/a n/a n/a
1993 874 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 897 n/a n/a n/a
1995 581 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 581 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 620 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 608 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 638 n/a 0.0 0
2000 629 n/a 0.0 8.3
2001 627 n/a 0.0 8.1
2002 615 n/a n/a 7.6
2003 615 n/a n/a 7.6
2004 603 47.8 12.6 7.3
2005 600 46.5 12.9 9.5
2006 611 45.4 13.5 9.7
2007 592 45.0 13.2 10.1
2008 569 35.8 15.9 8.5
2009 547 38.0 14.4 13.2
2010 633 44.7 14.1 14.5
2011 607 42.7 14.2 16.3
2012 632 41.1 15.3 19
2013 577 37.9 15.2 17.9
2014 536 40.0 13.4 17.7
2015 539 39.0 13.8 21
2016 504 43.0 11.7 n/a
2017 490 43.0 11.3 n/a
2018 502 42.0 11.9 n/a
2019 490 42.8 11.4 n/a
2020 507 43.8 11.5 n/a
2021 488 39.5 12.3 n/a
2022 475 41.4 11.4 n/a
2023 464 41.6 11.1 n/a
2024 452 38.6 11.6 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawthorne Brook

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $297 (1.9%) $15,247 (98.1%) $15,544
2020 $851 (4.9%) $16,386 (95.1%) $17,237
2021 $661 (3.9%) $16,339 (96.1%) $17,000

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorne Brook

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 210th of 501 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Brook)5345.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Middlesex)5042.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Brook)3618.8
 17.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Middlesex)4321.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Hawthorne Brook)5039.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Middlesex)5541.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Brook)5638.7
 17.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Middlesex)5939.7
 19.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Brook)5328.3
 24.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Middlesex)5833.2
 24.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Brook)5842.6
 15.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Middlesex)5941.4
 17.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Brook)4439.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Middlesex)5037.7
 12.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Brook)6353.3
 9.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Middlesex)6353.2
 9.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Brook)4428.3
 15.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Middlesex)5636.4
 19.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Hawthorne Brook)4549.5
 4.5%
   8th Grade Science (North Middlesex)4847.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hawthorne Brook)5845.1
 12.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (North Middlesex)5744.6
 12.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Hawthorne Brook)4528.4
 16.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Middlesex)5335.9
 17.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Hawthorne Brook)4844.2
 3.8%
   All Grades Science (North Middlesex)5244.5
 7.5%
   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 Students490464
 5.3%
African American58
 60%
American Indian00
Asian136
 53.8%
Hispanic1234
 183.3%
Pacific Islander00
White445399
 10.3%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne Brook

Students who attend Hawthorne Brook usually go on to attend North Middlesex Regional

Students at Hawthorne Brook are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Hawthorne Brook ranks 263rd of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 452 students attended Hawthorne Brook.


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