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Gordon W. Mitchell School vs. Edgar B Davis

Should you attend Gordon W. Mitchell School or Edgar B Davis? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Gordon W. Mitchell School
435 Central Street
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Edgar B Davis
380 Plain Street
Brockton, MA 02302
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 616 students in grades 3-6, Gordon W. Mitchell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 944 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edgar B Davis 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 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
K-8
Total Students
616 students
944 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gordon W. Mitchell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edgar B Davis over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gordon W. Mitchell School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edgar B Davis.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gordon W. Mitchell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edgar B Davis over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gordon W. Mitchell School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis 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.

Test Scores

#825 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1323 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gordon W. Mitchell School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edgar B Davis, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in MA)
22%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gordon W. Mitchell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis 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.
42%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gordon W. Mitchell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis 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.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gordon W. Mitchell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gordon W. Mitchell School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Edgar B Davis by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
107
Grade 1 Students
-
99
Grade 2 Students
-
121
Grade 3 Students
151
111
Grade 4 Students
151
83
Grade 5 Students
149
84
Grade 6 Students
165
124
Grade 7 Students
-
116
Grade 8 Students
-
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gordon W. Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis, 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gordon W. Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis, 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.
% Black
7%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gordon W. Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis, 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.
% White
82%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gordon W. Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis, 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gordon W. Mitchell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis, 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.
0.32
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gordon W. Mitchell School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis, 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gordon W. Mitchell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis, 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gordon W. Mitchell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Bridgewater 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 Edgar B Davis, 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.
 
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