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Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School vs. Brooke Charter School

Should you attend Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School or Brooke Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
21 Notre Dame Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Brooke Charter School
190 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,208 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Brooke Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-12
Total Students
346 students
2,208 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brooke Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brooke Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
181 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brooke Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brooke Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brooke Charter School School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#77 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
#430 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brooke Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooke Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brooke Charter School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)
56%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooke Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brooke Charter School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
48%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brooke Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brooke Charter School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
90-94%
(Top 50% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brooke Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Brooke Charter School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brooke Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
49
193
Grade 1 Students
48
195
Grade 2 Students
48
191
Grade 3 Students
49
195
Grade 4 Students
47
191
Grade 5 Students
46
188
Grade 6 Students
43
193
Grade 7 Students
-
173
Grade 8 Students
-
178
Grade 9 Students
-
143
Grade 10 Students
-
141
Grade 11 Students
-
115
Grade 12 Students
-
111
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brooke Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brooke Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brooke Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brooke Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
83%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brooke Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brooke Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brooke Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brooke Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brooke Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brooke Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.31
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brooke Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brooke Charter School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brooke Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brooke Charter School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Benjamin Banneker Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brooke Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brooke Charter School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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