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Gilmore Elementary School

Elementary School · Brockton

150 Clinton Street, Brockton, MA 02302

Enrollment

432

Student-Teacher

18.8:1

Score

4.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,601 of 1,793

In Brockton

#19 of 24

public schools

In district

#18 of 23

Brockton

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Gilmore Elementary School

4.1/10

Elementary School in Brockton · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Gilmore Elementary School

Gilmore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brockton, MA, part of Brockton. Gilmore Elementary School serves approximately 432 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Gilmore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,601 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Gilmore Elementary School show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.1 pts below district
  • This school 4.1 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Gilmore Elementary School 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 Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-31.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.3 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,618
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Gilmore Elementary School — Students at Gilmore Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 18.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 18.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
22.8%
ELA
21.8%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
3.8%
ELA
15.5%
2022
Math
9.3%
ELA
17%
2023
Math
9.7%
ELA
14.3%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
12.7%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
12.3%

* 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: 6.1/10.

How Gilmore Elementary School Compares

See how Gilmore Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.1/10
11th percentile in MA
Academic
2.1/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.1/10
Average
Environment
2.2/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
22.7%

Location

150 Clinton Street, Brockton, MA 02302

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Gilmore Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mary E. Baker School (rated 6.6/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Louis F Angelo Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Downey (rated 5.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brockton, see our Brockton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
PROMISE College and Career Academy Brockton 0.5 mi 5.2
South Middle School Brockton 0.6 mi 6.0
Plouffe Middle School Brockton 1.0 mi 3.5
New Heights Charter School of Brockton Brockton 1.0 mi 6.1
Edgar B Davis Brockton 1.1 mi 5.6
Dr W Arnone Community School Brockton 1.1 mi 3.6
BROCKTON AREA SDA ACADEMY Brockton 1.4 mi 4.4
Downey Brockton 1.2 mi 5.9
East Middle School Brockton 1.4 mi 6.2
John F Kennedy Brockton 1.4 mi 5.1
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center Brockton 1.7 mi 2.7
Louis F Angelo Elementary Brockton 2.0 mi 6.5
Brockton High Brockton 1.6 mi 5.6
Edison Evening Academy Brockton 1.6 mi 5.1
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy Brockton 1.6 mi 4.2
CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Brockton 2.1 mi 5.2
West Middle School Brockton 1.9 mi 5.2
Mary E. Baker School Brockton 2.2 mi 6.6
HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF MA East Bridgewater 2.2 mi
North Middle School Brockton 2.6 mi 6.5

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 Gilmore Elementary School

What grades does Gilmore Elementary School serve?

Gilmore Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Gilmore Elementary School?

Gilmore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmore Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gilmore Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gilmore Elementary School rank in MA?

Gilmore Elementary School ranks #1,601 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Gilmore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gilmore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Gilmore Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilmore Elementary School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gilmore Elementary School a charter school?

No, Gilmore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gilmore Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Gilmore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Transit Score
42 Some Transit
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%

District

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

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