Brockton

The Brockton school district in Massachusetts consists of 21 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the district as a whole is ranked 325 out of 351 in the state, a few standout schools demonstrate the potential for academic success within the system.

Brockton High School, the largest high school in the district with over 3,600 students, consistently underperforms, ranking in the bottom 15% of Massachusetts high schools. Its 4-year graduation rate of 83.4% is below the state average, and its dropout rate of 6.8% is significantly higher. In contrast, Ashfield Middle School and North Middle School stand out as top performers, ranking in the top 40% of Massachusetts middle schools with over 30% of students proficient in ELA and math.

The Brockton Virtual Learning Academy, an alternative school, has a much higher 4-year graduation rate of 90% compared to the district's other high schools, though its test scores still lag behind state averages. Overall, the Brockton school district faces significant challenges, with low academic performance and high dropout rates, but the data also reveals pockets of success that the district can build upon to improve outcomes for all students.