MAMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Joseph A. Browne School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Chelsea, Massachusetts|Chelsea
Chelsea, MA 02150
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
18%
6th percentile in MA
Math Proficiency
9%
9th percentile in MA
Chronic Absenteeism
13.6%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
517
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
51
94% fully certified
Counselors
2
Social Workers
1.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.5
Security Staff
2.5
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,435
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$11,494
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$23,856
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 86%Local 4%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$713,764
+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr
Boston, MA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
25.3%
Below 150% poverty line
7.1%
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Uninsured residents
13.3%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,355
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,215
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
238 (20%)
Autism
207 (17%)
Speech/Language Impairment
186 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
113 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
68 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
62 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
487
Current enrollment
Declining(-15% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph A. Browne School
Joseph A. Browne School currently enrolls 485 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MA.
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