Brockton, MA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Brockton

Brockton Public Schools is a large, urban district in Plymouth County serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. Its student body is racially and culturally diverse, with a majority of students identifying as Black and a substantial share as Hispanic, alongside smaller populations of white students and students of other backgrounds. The district operates a significant number of elementary, middle, and high schools, including several alternative and special-purpose programs. No data on economic disadvantage, special education enrollment, or English learner status was available for this profile.

Academic performance on the state’s NextGen MCAS assessments is an area where the district faces clear challenges. In math, English language arts, and science for grades three through eight, proficiency rates fell below the levels seen in most other Plymouth County districts. The district’s overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, placed it in the bottom quarter among the county’s districts. The social studies assessment for eighth grade showed a similarly low proficiency rate. Participation in testing was very high, so these results reflect nearly the full student population in those grades. For a family focused on state-tested academic outcomes, these figures merit close attention and a conversation with individual schools about how instruction and support are structured.

Chronic absenteeism is another area of concern. The district’s rate of students missing substantial school time was among the highest in the county, also in the bottom quarter. This pattern is often tied to broader community and health factors, and a parent may want to investigate what attendance supports and interventions are in place at their child’s school.

A graduation rate was not reported in the data available for this profile, but the district brief notes that Brockton Public Schools was classified by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as “requiring assistance or intervention” in its 2025 accountability report, with the low graduation rate cited as a reason for that classification. That designation signals ongoing state oversight and intervention in district operations and academic improvement efforts.

The district also drew public attention in early 2024 when some school committee members requested National Guard assistance to address violence and security staffing shortages at Brockton High School, a request opposed by the mayor. This incident, reported widely in news outlets, highlights persistent safety and staffing challenges at the district’s flagship high school, one of the largest in the state. Families considering the high school should seek current information on discipline policies, security measures, and staff-to-student ratios.

On the resource side, per-pupil current spending in Brockton falls in the upper range among Plymouth County’s districts, indicating a relatively high level of financial investment in schools, though outcomes have not yet matched that level of spending.

Housing in Brockton is more affordable than in many parts of eastern Massachusetts. Typical home values and rents are below the state average, and the county housing market shows a moderate number of active and pending listings, with median days on market in the range of a few weeks. This makes the area financially accessible for many families, though the estimated rent-to-income ratio is substantial.

Brockton Public Schools serves a large and diverse community with significant need for academic improvement and consistent attendance. The district is under state scrutiny, and its high school has experienced notable safety challenges. A family choosing this district would want to engage closely with school-level leadership, ask about specific programs and supports, and consider whether the available resources match their child’s academic and social needs. The district offers a network of alternative and specialized schools—including a virtual learning academy, a college and career academy, and therapeutic day programs—that may provide different options for students who need a non-traditional setting.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

14,954

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 21%

Black 60%

White 12%

Asian 2%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

17%

33%

Gr 4

15%

32%

Gr 5

13%

26%

Gr 6

19%

31%

Gr 7

18%

34%

Gr 8

20%

41%

Gr 38

17%

33%

Math

Gr 3

18%

28%

Gr 4

15%

28%

Gr 5

12%

25%

Gr 6

18%

35%

Gr 7

13%

25%

Gr 8

17%

33%

Gr 38

15%

29%

Science

Gr 5

19%

34%

Gr 8

11%

22%

Gr 38

15%

28%

Social studies

Gr 8

11%

22%

Schools in this District

25 schools are officially reported under this district.

Brockton High

Brookfield

Downey

Dr W Arnone Community School

East Middle School

Edgar B Davis

Hancock

Gilmore Elementary School

Louis F Angelo Elementary

Huntington Therapeutic Day School

Mary E. Baker School

Brockton Champion High School

Manthala George Jr. School

Ashfield Middle School

Plouffe Middle School

Edison Evening Academy

Barrett Russell Early Childhood Center

Brockton Virtual Learning Academy

PROMISE College and Career Academy

Edison Day Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

19%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

21%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

18%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

14%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$508,801

Year-over-year change+1.6%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$498K to $600K

vs. state typical0.77x

vs. national typical1.38x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
02301	Brockton	$517K	+1.8%	58.4%
02302	Brockton	$498K	+1.3%	41.6%
02351	Abington	$600K	+3.1%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,212/mo

Year-over-year change+1.8%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$2,212 to $2,477/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
02301	Brockton	$2,212	+1.8%	58.4%
02351	Abington	$2,477	—	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,567/mo

Home price / national median income6.1x

Annual rent / national median income31.7%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$355/mo

Market Activity: Plymouth County

Median listing price$749,900

Median listing price YoY-5.0%

Median price per sq ft$409

Median price per sq ft YoY+3.8%

Median days on market26.3 days

Median days on market YoY+2.9%

Active listings875

Active listings YoY+13.9%

New listings872

New listings YoY+12.4%

Pending listings1,044

Pending listings YoY+446.6%

Hotness: median listing price$748,250

Hotness: median listing price YoY-1.8%

Supply score97.3

Supply score YoY+0.6%

Demand score92.8

Demand score YoY-1.6%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$661,755 (+1.5% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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