Summary:
The 02301 zip code in Brockton, Massachusetts is home to three middle schools: West Middle School, South Middle School, and North Middle School. While all three schools face challenges in academic performance compared to state averages, North Middle School stands out as the strongest performer among the group.
North Middle School has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, significantly outperforming the Brockton district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, North Middle School had 30.13% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 20.81% for Brockton and 41.53% for the state. In Mathematics, North Middle School had 23.86% proficiency, compared to 18.56% for Brockton and 40.74% for the state. North Middle School also has the highest statewide school digger ranking among the three, ranking 358 out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools in 2024-2025.
While North Middle School stands out, all three schools in the 02301 zip code significantly underperform the state averages in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, with the largest gaps seen in Mathematics. This suggests there is room for improvement in academic outcomes at these middle schools. The data also shows that North Middle and South Middle receive higher funding per student than West Middle, but this does not directly translate to better academic performance across the board.
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