How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Brookline | Lexington |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Brookline, Massachusetts | Lexington, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 7,116 | 6,938 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Brookline | Lexington |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,892 | $25,657 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| State Revenue | 17.6% | 22.1% |
| Local Revenue | 78.2% | 74.4% |
Brookline
Federal State Local
Lexington
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Brookline | Lexington |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.0% | 32.5% |
| African American | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 27.5% | 46.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Brookline | Lexington |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 21 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 197.2:1 | 400.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.6% | 7.6% |
School Types
Brookline
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Lexington
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.