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Edgar B Davis

Elementary School · Brockton

380 Plain Street, Brockton, MA 02302

Enrollment

944

Student-Teacher

16.3:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,135 of 1,793

In Brockton

#11 of 24

public schools

In district

#10 of 23

Brockton

Academic growth

7.8 / 10

Very Good

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Edgar B Davis

5.6/10

Elementary School in Brockton · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Edgar B Davis

Edgar B Davis is a public elementary school in Brockton, MA, part of Brockton. Edgar B Davis serves approximately 944 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Edgar B Davis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,135 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Edgar B Davis show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Edgar B Davis 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.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,618
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Edgar B Davis — Students at Edgar B Davis score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 23.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.4% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 29.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
48%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
24.3%
ELA
32.1%
2019
Math
28.9%
ELA
29.3%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
10.9%
ELA
21.1%
2022
Math
17.4%
ELA
25.1%
2023
Math
22.2%
ELA
27.7%
2024
Math
22.7%
ELA
24%
2025
Math
21.5%
ELA
21%

* 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: 7.8/10.

How Edgar B Davis Compares

See how Edgar B Davis performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
37th percentile in MA
Academic
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.8/10
Very Good
Environment
2.9/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
58 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
26.8%

Location

380 Plain Street, Brockton, MA 02302

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Edgar B Davis may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mary E. Baker School (rated 6.6/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Louis F Angelo Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Downey (rated 5.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brockton, see our Brockton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
PROMISE College and Career Academy Brockton 0.6 mi 5.2
New Heights Charter School of Brockton Brockton 0.6 mi 6.1
Gilmore Elementary School Brockton 1.1 mi 4.1
HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF MA East Bridgewater 1.2 mi
South Middle School Brockton 1.1 mi 6.0
Downey Brockton 1.6 mi 5.9
Plouffe Middle School Brockton 1.9 mi 3.5
East Middle School Brockton 2.1 mi 6.2
BROCKTON AREA SDA ACADEMY Brockton 2.2 mi 4.4
Dr W Arnone Community School Brockton 2.2 mi 3.6
Howard School West Bridgewater 2.5 mi 5.4
Spring Street School West Bridgewater 2.5 mi 4.3
John F Kennedy Brockton 2.0 mi 5.1
CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Brockton 2.7 mi 5.2
West Bridgewater Junior/Senior West Bridgewater 2.6 mi 6.4
Mary E. Baker School Brockton 2.7 mi 6.6
Rose L Macdonald West Bridgewater 2.6 mi 4.0
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center Brockton 2.8 mi 2.7
Louis F Angelo Elementary Brockton 3.0 mi 6.5
Brockton High Brockton 2.4 mi 5.6

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

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
36 Some Transit
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Brockton
District Enrollment
14,954
Schools in District
24
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,618
District Rank
#10 of 23

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