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5.2avg / 10

Brockton School District

School District · Brockton, Massachusetts

Students: 14,954
Teachers (FTE): 963
Estimated Scores: 4%

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

23

11 elem, 6 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

14,954

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Brockton?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Brockton as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Ashfield Middle School

7.7/10

Brockton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Manthala George Jr. School

6.7/10

Brockton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Mary E. Baker School

6.6/10

Brockton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#193 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,618

+$3,247 vs Massachusetts median

District size

14,954 students

Much larger than Massachusetts median

The short answer

Brockton ranks #193 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Brockton's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ashfield Middle School (7.7/10), Manthala George Jr. School (6.7/10), and Mary E. Baker School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Brockton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Ashfield Middle School7.7 / 10
2Manthala George Jr. School6.7 / 10
3Mary E. Baker School6.6 / 10
4Louis F Angelo Elementary6.5 / 10
5North Middle School6.5 / 10
6East Middle School6.2 / 10
7South Middle School6.0 / 10
8Downey5.9 / 10
9Brockton High5.6 / 10
10Edgar B Davis5.6 / 10

See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Brockton

Brockton is a Brockton, Massachusetts school district serving 23 schools.The district educates 14,954 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $24,618 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Brockton demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ashfield Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Brockton students show an average math proficiency of 20.9% and ELA proficiency of 27.2%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Brockton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency20.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency27.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Brockton with test data.

District Details

City
Brockton
Total Enrollment
14,954
Teachers (FTE)
963
District spending per student
$24,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brockton?

Brockton has 23 schools in total — 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Brockton?

The average composite rating for Brockton is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Brockton?

Brockton's district-level spending was $24,618 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Brockton?

The average student-teacher ratio in Brockton is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Brockton?

Ashfield Middle School is the highest-rated school in Brockton with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Brockton?

Across schools in Brockton with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Brockton compare to other districts in Massachusetts?

Brockton has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
20.9%
ELA Proficiency
27.2%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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