Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Edison Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edison Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Edison Academy's student population of 203 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edison Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
34%
23%
Black
61%
10%
White
3%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
68%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edison Academy?
The graduation rate of Edison Academy is 68%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edison Academy?
203 students attend Edison Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Edison Academy students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edison Academy?
Edison Academy has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edison Academy offer ?
Edison Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edison Academy part of?
Edison Academy is part of Brockton School District.
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