The Brown School attracts students from all of Somerville
Built in 1900, the Brown School is the oldest elementary school in Somerville. The Brown offers a small school, family atmosphere with a strong emphasis on preparing students to excel academically and personally, providing them with the tools to become productive and positive members of society.
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The Brown School is among the 10 best Schools in Massachusetts
The Somerville School District is understandably proud of the Brown: despite the aging facilities, the school has a very dedicated set of teachers and staff, and a very involved ond helpful set of parents. Children excel in small learning communities.
The Brown School has been recognized as a MA Commendation School. Commendation Schools are recognized for their high achievement, high progress, and/or narrowing of proficiency gaps.
The Brown School was recently ranked the #10 Best Elementary School in Massachusetts
US News & World Report K-12 Rankings
It is not surprising that the Brown School is well regarded in the state, even winning awards. It is not surprising that families all over Somerville indicate it as a preference.
It is time for the district to be responsive to the needs of the school and its students. While there has been discussion for decades of a Brown schoolyard renovation and even a building renovation, the City has not articulated any timeline or committed any money to putting a shovel in the ground.
However, the safety of our school children is paramount and cannot wait. Thus the situation on the blacktop needs to be addressed immediately.