Beaver Country Day School vs. Brimmer and May School
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School Overview
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Beaver Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Brimmer and May School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
Beaver strives to expand the nature of school for students and teachers. We are deeply committed to individual student success in an actively collaborative environment. Our teachers challenge students to: Identify and build upon their strengths, engage with real-world challenges and questions both within and outside the classroom, and act effectively within a diverse cultural and social framework.
MISSION STATEMENT: Brimmer and May is a PK - 12 all gender day school that upholds high academic standards while implementing innovative ideas in a supportive and student-centered community. We develop lifelong learners who are informed, engaged, and ethical citizens and leaders in our diverse world.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Inspired to Learn - We inspire students to be active learners, confident problem-solvers, and critical thinkers who work both independently and collaboratively. Encouraged to Explore - We encourage students to engage their curiosity, expand their creativity, explore their interests, develop their voices, and strive for their personal best. Empowered to Lead - We empower students to embrace opportunities, develop their intellect with character, and lead in the global community.
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Diverse
Year Founded
1920
1880
Students Body
Total Students
490 students
404 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
11
Kindergarten Students
-
14
Grade 1 Students
-
21
Grade 2 Students
-
19
Grade 3 Students
-
20
Grade 4 Students
-
29
Grade 5 Students
-
27
Grade 6 Students
30
31
Grade 7 Students
50
31
Grade 8 Students
50
40
Grade 9 Students
90
36
Grade 10 Students
90
45
Grade 11 Students
90
45
Grade 12 Students
90
35
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
70 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
80%
Average Class Size
16
12
Number of AP Classes
n/a
17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$62,970
$63,650
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by grade/division. Please call for more information
% on Financial Aid
26%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$39,685
Admissions Director
Shamikhah Baker
Brian C. Beale
Admissions Associate
Office of Admission
Amanda Miles
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
23
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Acoustic Music, Admission Ambassador, Community Service Club, Cribbage and Card Games, Digital Fabrication/Making Club, Documentary Film Club, Doodle Art Club, Global Studies, GSA (Gender and Sexuality for All), Knitting Club, Make Cool Videos Club, Model United Nations, Politics of the Election, Quiz Bowl, Robotics Club, Science Club, Sports Appreciation Club, STEAM, Stock Market Club, Strategic Games Club, Student Diversity Leadership Club, TED Talk Discussion Group, Warm Up America