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Mary E. Baker School vs. Edgar B Davis

Should you attend Mary E. Baker 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
Mary E. Baker School
45 Quincy Street
Brockton, MA 02302
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Edgar B Davis
380 Plain Street
Brockton, MA 02302
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary E. Baker School 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 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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
K-5
K-8
Total Students
724 students
944 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary E. Baker 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
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary E. Baker School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edgar B Davis.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary E. Baker 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
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Baker School 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 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

#1337 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 Mary E. Baker 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.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
22%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary E. Baker School 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 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.
23%
(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 Mary E. Baker School 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 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 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 Mary E. Baker School 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 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 Mary E. Baker School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Edgar B Davis by grade.
Kindergarten Students
117
107
Grade 1 Students
124
99
Grade 2 Students
129
121
Grade 3 Students
122
111
Grade 4 Students
110
83
Grade 5 Students
122
84
Grade 6 Students
-
124
Grade 7 Students
-
116
Grade 8 Students
-
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary E. Baker School, 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 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
22%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary E. Baker School, 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 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
51%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary E. Baker School, 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 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
17%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary E. Baker School, 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 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
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary E. Baker School, 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 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.
0.66
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary E. Baker School, 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 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
67%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary E. Baker School, 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 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
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary E. Baker School, 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 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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