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Oscar F Raymond

Elementary School · Brockton

125 Oak Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Enrollment

811

Student-Teacher

16.9:1

Score

4.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,554 of 1,793

In Brockton

#17 of 24

public schools

In district

#16 of 23

Brockton

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Oscar F Raymond

4.3/10

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

North Middle School

6.5/10

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6.7/10

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About Oscar F Raymond

Oscar F Raymond is a public elementary school in Brockton, MA, part of Brockton. Oscar F Raymond serves approximately 811 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Oscar F Raymond has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,554 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Oscar F Raymond show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts below district
  • This school 4.3 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Oscar F Raymond 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 Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics1.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-33.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.6 pts
Overall Proficiency9% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,618
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Oscar F Raymond — Students at Oscar F Raymond score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 13.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 18.6% (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

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2010
Math
21%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
18.5%
ELA
21.8%
2019
Math
15.5%
ELA
18.3%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
13%
2021*
Math
3.5%
ELA
12.8%
2022
Math
6.3%
ELA
10.5%
2023
Math
9.3%
ELA
11.7%
2024
Math
10.3%
ELA
8.7%
2025
Math
8.7%
ELA
10%

* 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: 6.4/10.

How Oscar F Raymond Compares

See how Oscar F Raymond performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.3/10
13th percentile in MA
Academic
1.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.4/10
Average
Environment
2.6/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
17:1 student-teacher ratio
48 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
25.9%

Location

125 Oak Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oscar F Raymond may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Manthala George Jr. School (rated 6.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Louis F Angelo Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Brookfield (rated 5.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brockton, see our Brockton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
North Middle School Brockton 0.2 mi 6.5
Manthala George Jr. School Brockton 0.7 mi 6.7
Louis F Angelo Elementary Brockton 0.9 mi 6.5
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center Brockton 1.0 mi 2.7
Ralph D Butler Avon 1.0 mi 4.4
Huntington Therapeutic Day School Brockton 1.3 mi 4.1
Dr W Arnone Community School Brockton 1.7 mi 3.6
Brookfield Brockton 1.5 mi 5.5
Avon Middle High School Avon 1.8 mi 4.8
BROCKTON AREA SDA ACADEMY Brockton 1.7 mi 4.4
West Middle School Brockton 1.8 mi 5.2
Plouffe Middle School Brockton 1.9 mi 3.5
East Middle School Brockton 2.0 mi 6.2
Ashfield Middle School Brockton 1.8 mi 7.7
Brockton High Brockton 2.6 mi 5.6
Edison Evening Academy Brockton 2.6 mi 5.1
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy Brockton 2.6 mi 4.2
Hancock Brockton 2.2 mi 3.4
CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Brockton 2.1 mi 5.2
Gilmore Elementary School Brockton 2.8 mi 4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,727

Median Home Value

$414,200

Median Rent

$1,566/mo

Population

68,608

College Educated

21.7%

Homeownership

50%

Avg Commute

32.7 min

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Median Age

35.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Oscar F Raymond

What grades does Oscar F Raymond serve?

Oscar F Raymond serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Oscar F Raymond?

Oscar F Raymond has an enrollment of approximately 811 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oscar F Raymond?

The student-teacher ratio at Oscar F Raymond is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oscar F Raymond rank in MA?

Oscar F Raymond ranks #1,554 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Oscar F Raymond's MySchoolScout rating?

Oscar F Raymond has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Oscar F Raymond?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oscar F Raymond has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oscar F Raymond a charter school?

No, Oscar F Raymond is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oscar F Raymond a Title I school?

No, Oscar F Raymond is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
47 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
45 Some Transit
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
811
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%

District

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

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