Best Public Schools in Brockton, MA


Summary:

The city of Brockton, Massachusetts is home to 22 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some schools significantly outperforming the district and state averages, while others struggle to meet benchmarks.

A few standout schools in Brockton include Louis F Angelo Elementary, which ranks in the top 575 elementary schools in the state and earns a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle schools Ashfield and North Middle also outperform the district and state, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the Brockton Virtual Learning Academy, an alternative high school, boasts a 90% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the 83.4% rate at Brockton High.

However, the Brockton school district as a whole faces significant challenges, with many schools underperforming compared to state averages on MCAS assessments. The district's largest high school, Brockton High, struggles with low proficiency rates and a relatively high dropout rate. The data suggests a correlation between higher per-student spending and better academic outcomes, but the district must continue to work to replicate the success of its top-performing schools across the entire system.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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