Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary E. Baker School 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 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary E. Baker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mary E. Baker School's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary E. Baker School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary E. Baker School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1396 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
51%
10%
White
17%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Mary E. Baker School's ranking?
Mary E. Baker School is ranked #1396 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mary E. Baker School often compared to?
Mary E. Baker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mary E. Baker School?
724 students attend Mary E. Baker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mary E. Baker School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E. Baker School?
Mary E. Baker School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary E. Baker School offer ?
Mary E. Baker School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary E. Baker School part of?
Mary E. Baker School is part of Brockton School District.
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