Edgar B Davis

380 Plain Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 944 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 16:1 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 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edgar B Davis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Edgar B Davis's student population of 944 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
944 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1323 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
22%
42%
26%
44%
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
20%
25%
Black
64%
10%
White
9%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
944 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 16:1, 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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5   10/10/2025
This school is the best I go here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Natalia daveiga

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 944 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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