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Promise College and Career Academy

School · Brockton

596 Summer Street, Brockton, MA 02302

Enrollment

97

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

5.2

Grades

9th – 10th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,257 of 1,793

In Brockton

#14 of 24

public schools

In district

#13 of 23

Brockton

School environment

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Promise College and Career Academy

5.2/10

School in Brockton · grades 9th – 10th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Edgar B Davis

5.6/10

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4.1/10

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About Promise College and Career Academy

Promise College and Career Academy is a public school in Brockton, MA, part of Brockton. Promise College and Career Academy serves approximately 97 students, and covers grades 9th-10th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Promise College and Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,257 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Promise College and Career Academy show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 97 students, Promise College and Career Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.0Needs Improvement36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-21 pts/yr
Data Period2024–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment9.7Excellent29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$24,618
Chronic Absenteeism5.2%

Promise College and Career Academy — Students at Promise College and Career Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 27.5% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
School
State
47.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 58.5% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
School
State
55.1% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 6 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2024
Math
37%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
47%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.0/10.

How Promise College and Career Academy Compares

See how Promise College and Career Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
30th percentile in MA
Academic
5.8/10
Average
Growth
1.0/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
9 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
5.2%

Location

596 Summer Street, Brockton, MA 02302

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Promise College and Career Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Ashfield Middle School (rated 7.7/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mary E. Baker School (rated 6.6/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Louis F Angelo Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brockton, see our Brockton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Edgar B Davis Brockton 0.6 mi 5.6
Gilmore Elementary School Brockton 0.5 mi 4.1
New Heights Charter School of Brockton Brockton 0.8 mi 6.1
South Middle School Brockton 0.9 mi 6.0
Downey Brockton 1.2 mi 5.9
Plouffe Middle School Brockton 1.3 mi 3.5
East Middle School Brockton 1.6 mi 6.2
BROCKTON AREA SDA ACADEMY Brockton 1.7 mi 4.4
Dr W Arnone Community School Brockton 1.6 mi 3.6
HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF MA East Bridgewater 1.7 mi
CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Brockton 2.2 mi 5.2
John F Kennedy Brockton 1.7 mi 5.1
Mary E. Baker School Brockton 2.3 mi 6.6
Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center Brockton 2.2 mi 2.7
Louis F Angelo Elementary Brockton 2.4 mi 6.5
Brockton High Brockton 2.1 mi 5.6
Edison Evening Academy Brockton 2.1 mi 5.1
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy Brockton 2.1 mi 4.2
Ashfield Middle School Brockton 2.8 mi 7.7
Howard School West Bridgewater 3.0 mi 5.4

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Promise College and Career Academy

What grades does Promise College and Career Academy serve?

Promise College and Career Academy serves students in grades 9th through 10th.

How many students attend Promise College and Career Academy?

Promise College and Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Promise College and Career Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Promise College and Career Academy is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Promise College and Career Academy rank in MA?

Promise College and Career Academy ranks #1,257 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Promise College and Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Promise College and Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Promise College and Career Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Promise College and Career Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).

Is Promise College and Career Academy a charter school?

No, Promise College and Career Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Promise College and Career Academy a Title I school?

No, Promise College and Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
40 Some Transit
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 10th
Enrollment
97
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.2%

District

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

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