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Brockton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,280 students in Brockton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Brockton School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
24 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
15,280 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
977 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brockton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#366 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Graduation Rate
76%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.1%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
22%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
61%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
11%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,158 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,957 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$323 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$412 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,158
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,957
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Brockton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Evening Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 Forest Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7638
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7638
Gr: 11-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Louis F Angelo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
472 North Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4501
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4501
Gr: K-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Brockton Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
596 Summer St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Plouffe Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Crescent Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Brockton High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Forest Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7633
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7633
Gr: 9-12 | 3,598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Ash Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7278
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7278
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Ashfield Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coe Road
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Edgar B Davis
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Plain Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Gr: K-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Mary E. Baker School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Quincy Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4427
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4427
Gr: K-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Brookfield
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Jon Drive
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Downey
(Math: 24% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Electric Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
North Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7371
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7371
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Manthala George Jr. School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Colonel Bell Drive
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7913
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7913
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Warren Ave.
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 562-6230
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 562-6230
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
West Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 West St
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7381
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7381
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
East Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
464 Centre Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Gilmore Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Hancock
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Pearl Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7252
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7252
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1919.
South Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Keith Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7311
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7311
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Oscar F Raymond
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7364
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7364
Gr: K-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Dr W Arnone Community School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4440
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4440
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
45 Oakdale Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7685
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7685
Gr: PK | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
211 Crescent St
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
596 Summer Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Gr: 9-11 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brockton School District?
Brockton School District manages 24 public schools serving 15,280 students.
What is the rank of Brockton School District?
Brockton School District is ranked #364 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brockton School District?
61% of Brockton School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brockton School District?
Brockton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Brockton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,957 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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