Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Downey 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 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Downey's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Downey 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 Downey is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
18%
24%
Black
59%
10%
White
15%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downey's ranking?
Downey is ranked #1566 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Downey often compared to?
Downeyis often viewed alongside schools like Mary E. Baker School, Martha Jones, Bowman by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Downey?
592 students attend Downey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Downey students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downey?
Downey has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Downey offer ?
Downey offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Downey part of?
Downey is part of Brockton School District.
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