The top reported proficiency rate is 67% in English language arts. The lowest is 64% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Brown
Brown is a regular public elementary school in Natick, serving kindergarten through fourth grade. It is one of several elementary schools in the Natick Public Schools district, a community about ten miles west of Boston. Because Brown only covers early elementary grades, there is no graduation rate or high school program data, and the academic picture comes entirely from state assessments in math and English language arts for grades three and four.
On the 2024-25 NextGen MCAS, Brown's students posted results that place the school above the midpoint in overall proficiency relative to other districts in Middlesex County. A solid majority of students met or exceeded proficiency standards in both math and reading. That pattern has held over recent years, with some year-to-year variation typical of a single-school cohort; the most recent results are consistent with the school's longer-term performance. For a parent considering early elementary academics, the picture is a positive one: the school is delivering outcomes that are stronger than the middle of the pack across a large county that includes Boston's prosperous western suburbs.
The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by a substantial Asian population, a notable Hispanic presence, and smaller shares of students who identify as Black or two or more races. This composition gives Brown a peer environment that reflects the broader diversity of Natick, a town that combines historic residential neighborhoods with newer development and a strong employment base. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, as well as students with disabilities and English learners, was not available in the profile, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about its support programs and how it serves students across different learning needs.
Natick itself is a mix of walkable downtown districts, suburban neighborhoods, and commercial hubs. The town's economy is anchored by technology and engineering firms such as MathWorks, Cognex, and Exponent, as well as the U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center. Natick Center has a designated cultural district with the Morse Institute Library, the Center for Arts in Natick, and the town common. The Natick Mall is a major retail draw. Housing values are high and rents are steep, typical for the Boston metro area, placing the town among the more expensive suburbs in the region. West Natick in particular has seen significant new apartment and condominium construction near the commuter rail station, reflecting steady population growth.
The school district has made recent facility changes that families moving into Natick should be aware of. Johnson Elementary School closed in 2024, which has reshaped attendance zones. Meanwhile, a replacement building for Kennedy Middle School broke ground not long ago, representing a major capital investment in the district's middle school infrastructure. Brown's own building sits in a residential area of Natick, and as an elementary school it feeds into the district's middle and high schools.
For a family weighing Brown, the main draw is a strong academic foundation in the early grades, delivered by a school that performs above average within a competitive county. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, and the town offers a dense concentration of jobs, amenities, and transit connections to Boston. The trade-offs are the area's high cost of housing and the absence of published data on economic disadvantage and special education populations, which a family should investigate further to understand how the school meets varied student needs. Brown is a straightforward, well-performing elementary school in a prosperous and growing town, suited to families who prioritize strong early academics and can navigate a pricey housing market.
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