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 (26-27)
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Edgar B Davis's attendance zone encompasses the entire Brockton, MA school district, covering approximately 21.5 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 3.4 miles and the furthest edge located 5 miles away.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
20%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
64%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
9%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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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