Gilmore Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gilmore Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gilmore Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gilmore Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gilmore Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1614 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
79%
10%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilmore Elementary School's ranking?
Gilmore Elementary School is ranked #1614 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Gilmore Elementary School?
457 students attend Gilmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gilmore Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilmore Elementary School?
Gilmore Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gilmore Elementary School offer ?
Gilmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilmore Elementary School part of?
Gilmore Elementary School is part of Brockton School District.
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