The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in Math. The lowest is 47% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Bryantville Elementary
Bryantville Elementary is a regular public school in Pembroke, a primarily residential South Shore suburb of Boston. Pembroke is described as rural in character with pockets of suburban neighborhoods, a town that has shifted from agricultural and industrial roots to a commuter community for the greater Boston metropolitan area. The school serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade and draws from the Bryantville neighborhood among others. The town center retains a traditional New England feel with historic buildings, but overall the built environment is spread out and car-dependent, with no rail service within town limits; the nearest MBTA Commuter Rail stops are in neighboring communities.
Enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving this grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a small share of students who identify as two or more races and a very small share of Hispanic students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, on students with disabilities, and on English learners was not reported, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the extent of these support populations.
On the Massachusetts NextGen MCAS assessments, Bryantville’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint among districts in Plymouth County. In math, slightly more than half of students scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts, just under half of students met that bar. In science, roughly half of tested students were proficient. These results reflect a school whose academic performance is solidly in the middle range for the county, not at the top but also not in a soft spot. Looking back over recent years, math proficiency has generally held in a similar band, while ELA proficiency has shown more year-to-year variation, including a dip in the 2021-22 school year from which it has not fully recovered. A parent may want to ask the school about specific supports for reading and writing instruction given that pattern.
Because Bryantville ends at sixth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school does not offer high-school-level programs such as Advanced Placement, career pathways, or dual credit. The academic program is a standard elementary and middle-level curriculum. No staffing ratios or class size data were available. No information was available on chronic absenteeism or discipline metrics.
The housing market in the Pembroke area is expensive. Home values are above the national median and roughly on par with the Massachusetts statewide figure. The typical home is well into a range that makes this a pricier community for families. Rents are also high, and for a family renting, the estimated monthly cost consumes a substantial share of a typical local household income. The housing market in Plymouth County as a whole shows active listings and pending listings that have increased recently, and homes are selling fairly quickly, suggesting a competitive market for buyers.
The district brief did not identify any recent major changes or initiatives at the Pembroke district level that would affect Bryantville directly, such as a new strategic plan, a boundary change, or a program launch. A parent looking for the district's current priorities or upcoming adjustments may want to check the school or district website for more current information.
For a family considering Pembroke, Bryantville offers a mid-sized elementary school in a town that balances suburban convenience with a more rural feel. Academic results are respectable but not uniformly high, and a parent may want to understand the school's approach to literacy given some unevenness in ELA scores in recent years. The lack of data on free lunch eligibility, special education services, and English learner support means a family with a student who may need those resources should inquire directly with the school. The community is a commuter-heavy suburb, so daily life for many families involves driving, and access to Boston-area employment is a primary draw.
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