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#1135 of 1,793 schools in MA
Edgar B Davis
Elementary School · Brockton · Brockton, MA
A Brockton elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
380 Plain Street, Brockton, MA 02302
- Math 22% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edgar B Davis score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Edgar B Davis sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brockton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,560
Median home value
$395,000
Median rent
$1,476/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| DowneyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| John F KennedyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Brockton Area Sda AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brockton
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #10 of 23
- District spending per student
- $24,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgar B Davis is listed in Brockton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgar B Davis
Edgar B Davis is a public elementary school in Brockton, MA, part of Brockton, serving approximately 944 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,135 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgar B Davis
What grades does Edgar B Davis serve?
Edgar B Davis serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Edgar B Davis?
Edgar B Davis has an enrollment of approximately 944 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar B Davis?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar B Davis is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgar B Davis rank in MA?
Edgar B Davis ranks #1,135 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Edgar B Davis's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgar B Davis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Edgar B Davis?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgar B Davis has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edgar B Davis a charter school?
No, Edgar B Davis is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgar B Davis a Title I school?
No, Edgar B Davis is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 944
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (508) 580-7360
- Area population (ZIP 02302)
- 36,472
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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