The Florida Ruffin Ridley School, formerly known as the Coolidge Corner School and the Edward Devotion School or Devo, is a public K-8 school located at 345 Harvard Street, Brookline, Massachusetts, United States. It is a part of Public Schools of Brookline.
Serving 857 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Florida Ruffin Ridley School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florida Ruffin Ridley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Florida Ruffin Ridley School's student population of 857 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
857 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1892
School Rankings
Florida Ruffin Ridley School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florida Ruffin Ridley School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
8%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
6%
10%
White
52%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bees
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florida Ruffin Ridley School's ranking?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is ranked #276 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Florida Ruffin Ridley School often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
857 students attend Florida Ruffin Ridley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Florida Ruffin Ridley School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florida Ruffin Ridley School?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Florida Ruffin Ridley School offer ?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Florida Ruffin Ridley School part of?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is part of Brookline School District.
In what neighborhood is Florida Ruffin Ridley School located?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is located in the North Brookline neighborhood of Brookline, MA.
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