Serving 1,009 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edgar B Davis 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 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,009 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgar B Davis's student population of 1,009 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,009 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Edgar B Davis ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgar B Davis is 0.54, which is less 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
#1323 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
64%
10%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgar B Davis's ranking?
Edgar B Davis is ranked #1323 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Edgar B Davis often compared to?
Edgar B Davisis often viewed alongside schools like Gordon W. Mitchell School, Central by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Edgar B Davis?
1,009 students attend Edgar B Davis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Edgar B Davis students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgar B Davis?
Edgar B Davis has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edgar B Davis offer ?
Edgar B Davis offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgar B Davis part of?
Edgar B Davis is part of Brockton School District.
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