For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,775 students in Brockton, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brockton, MA are Brockton Therapeutic Day School, Plouffe Middle School and Ashfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brockton, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Brockton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Brockton, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brockton Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
596 Summer St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 562-6224
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Plouffe Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Crescent Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Ashfield Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coe Road
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7268
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Edgar B Davis
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Plain Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7360
Gr: K-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
New Heights Charter School Of Brockton
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1690 Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 857-4633
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 857-4633
Gr: 6-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
North Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Oak Street
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7371
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7371
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Warren Ave.
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 562-6230
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 562-6230
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
West Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 West St
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7381
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7381
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
East Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
464 Centre Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 580-7351
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
South Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
105 Keith Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7311
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7311
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Brockton, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brockton, MA include Brockton Therapeutic Day School, Plouffe Middle School and Ashfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Brockton?
10 public middle schools are located in Brockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brockton?
Brockton public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Brockton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Brockton include: Ashfield Middle School vs. East Middle School, East Middle School vs. Ashfield Middle School, Plouffe Middle School vs. West Middle School
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