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Downey vs. Bowman

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School Overview

School
Downey
55 Electric Avenue
Brockton, MA 02302
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Bowman
9 Philip Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
n/a

Bowman ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Downey ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowman ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
599 students
428 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Downey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bowman over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Downey.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bowman.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Downey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bowman over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Downey with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brockton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bowman with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1456 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#46 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Downey, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bowman, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
84%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brockton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bowman who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downey who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brockton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bowman who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brockton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bowman who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Downey by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bowman by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
-
Kindergarten Students
105
69
Grade 1 Students
82
63
Grade 2 Students
124
65
Grade 3 Students
103
72
Grade 4 Students
76
77
Grade 5 Students
77
82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Downey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brockton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bowman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Downey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brockton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bowman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
59%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Downey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brockton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bowman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
13%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Downey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brockton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bowman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Downey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brockton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bowman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Downey, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brockton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bowman, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Downey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brockton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bowman, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Downey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brockton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bowman, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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