Edith C Baker

205 Beverly Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edith C Baker ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edith C Baker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Edith C Baker's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
2022

School Rankings

Edith C Baker ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edith C Baker is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#146 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
72%
42%
70%
44%
75-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
7%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
7%
10%
White
43%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brookline School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edith C Baker's ranking?
Edith C Baker is ranked #146 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Edith C Baker often compared to?
Edith C Bakeris often viewed alongside schools like Roland Hayes by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Edith C Baker?
654 students attend Edith C Baker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Edith C Baker students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edith C Baker?
Edith C Baker has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edith C Baker offer ?
Edith C Baker offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edith C Baker part of?
Edith C Baker is part of Brookline School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
At Baker, there is a strong family environment that helps with focus, security, and stability, throughout the school year and every day. Baker is my 6th school, and it is the best by far.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - sam12

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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