Edgar B Davis
- Edgar B Davis serves 1,022 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Edgar B Davis placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Edgar B Davis's student population of 1,022 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,022 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Edgar B Davis is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Edgar B Davis is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1486 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 20% |
| Black | 63% | 9% |
| White | 15% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brockton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Edgar B Davis is New Heights Charter School Of Brockton (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brockton New Heights Charter School Of Brockton Charter School
Grades: 6-9 | 422 students
0.6 miles
1690 Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 857-4633 0.6 6-9 422 - Brockton South Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 489 students
1.1 miles
105 Keith Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7311 1.1 6-8 489 - Brockton Gilmore Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 558 students
1.2 miles
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235 1.2 K-5 558 - Brockton Downey Grades: K-5 | 629 students
1.6 miles
55 Electric Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221 1.6 K-5 629 - Brockton Huntington Therapeutic Day School Alternative School
Grades: 2-12 | 58 students
1.6 miles
1121 Warren Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203 1.6 2-12 58
School Reviews
| 5 This school is the best I go here. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Natalia daveiga |
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