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Downey
Elementary School · Brockton
55 Electric Avenue, Brockton, MA 02302
Enrollment
599
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
599
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,019 of 1,793
In Brockton
#9 of 24
public schools
In district
#8 of 23
Brockton
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Downey
Elementary School in Brockton · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Downey
Downey is a public elementary school in Brockton, MA, part of Brockton. Downey serves approximately 599 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Downey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,019 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Downey show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Downey sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
35% of students at Downey were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Downey — Students at Downey score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Downey Compares
See how Downey performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
55 Electric Avenue, Brockton, MA 02302
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Downey may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Louise A Conley (rated 7.8/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Whitman), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mary E. Baker School (rated 6.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Louis F Angelo Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brockton, see our Brockton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| East Middle School Brockton | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Brockton | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Mary E. Baker School Brockton | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Plouffe Middle School Brockton | 0.9 mi | 3.5 |
| PROMISE College and Career Academy Brockton | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| BROCKTON AREA SDA ACADEMY Brockton | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Gilmore Elementary School Brockton | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Edgar B Davis Brockton | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Ashfield Middle School Brockton | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| New Heights Charter School of Brockton Brockton | 2.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Louis F Angelo Elementary Brockton | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Dr W Arnone Community School Brockton | 1.6 mi | 3.6 |
| South Middle School Brockton | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center Brockton | 1.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Whitman Middle Whitman | 1.9 mi | 4.5 |
| HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF MA East Bridgewater | 2.5 mi | — |
| Louise A Conley Whitman | 2.2 mi | 7.8 |
| North Middle School Brockton | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Brookfield Brockton | 2.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Oscar F Raymond Brockton | 2.7 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,560
Median Home Value
$395,000
Median Rent
$1,476/mo
Population
36,472
College Educated
20.6%
Homeownership
70.1%
Avg Commute
30.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Median Age
38.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Berkley Community School Berkley, MA | 5.9 |
| Forestdale Malden, MA | 5.9 |
| J F Kennedy Elementary Randolph, MA | 5.9 |
| Page Hilltop Elementary School Ayer, MA | 5.9 |
| Salisbury Elementary Salisbury, MA | 5.9 |
| Summer Street Lynnfield, MA | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Downey
What grades does Downey serve?
Downey serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Downey?
Downey has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downey?
The student-teacher ratio at Downey is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Downey rank in MA?
Downey ranks #1,019 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Downey's MySchoolScout rating?
Downey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Downey?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downey has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Downey a charter school?
No, Downey is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Downey a Title I school?
No, Downey is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (508) 580-7221
Resources & Links
District
Brockton- District Enrollment
- 14,954
- Schools in District
- 24
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,618
- District Rank
- #8 of 23
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