Top Rankings
Brockton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 14,906 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 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
24 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
14,906 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
1,096 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Brockton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#367 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Graduation Rate
79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
36 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
263 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,010 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
24%
# Black Students
8,833 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
59%
10%
# White Students
2,027 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
14%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
695 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
484
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
1,132
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,236
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,178
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,006
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,047
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,143
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,149
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,144
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,173
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,369
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,031
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
820
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
932
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
62
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,265 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,513 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$317 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$321 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,265
$23,913
Spending / Student
$21,513
$24,672
Best Brockton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brockton Champion High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
596 Summer Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Edison Academy
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Louis F Angelo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 North Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4501
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4501
Grades: K-5
| 791 students
Rank: #44.
Plouffe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Crescent Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Grades: 6-8
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
Brockton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Forest Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7633
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7633
Grades: 9-12
| 3,679 students
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Ash Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7278
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7278
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #77.
Ashfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coe Road
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
Brookfield
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135 Jon Drive
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7257
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #99.
Edgar B Davis
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Plain Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Grades: K-8
| 930 students
Rank: #1010.
Mary E. Baker School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Quincy Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4427
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4427
Grades: K-5
| 673 students
Rank: #1111.
Huntington Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Warren Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1212.
Manthala George Jr. School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Colonel Bell Drive
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7913
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7913
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #1313.
West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 West St
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7381
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7381
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
464 Centre Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Grades: 6-8
| 452 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Gilmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Clinton Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7235
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1616.
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 562-6222
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 562-6222
Grades: 1-12
| 173 students
Rank: #1717.
North Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7371
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7371
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #1818.
Downey
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Electric Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7221
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #1919.
Hancock
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Pearl Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7252
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7252
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #2020.
South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Keith Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7311
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7311
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #2121.
Oscar F Raymond
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7364
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7364
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #2222.
Dr W Arnone Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4440
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 894-4440
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
45 Oakdale Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7685
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7685
Grades: PK
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Promise College And Career Academy
Magnet School
440 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Brockton, MA 02302
(774) 422-0805
Grades: 9
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brockton School District?
Brockton School District manages 24 public schools serving 14,906 students.
What is the rank of Brockton School District?
Brockton School District is ranked #369 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brockton School District?
59% of Brockton School District students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% 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 14:1, 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 $21,513 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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