Mary E. Baker School

Summary:

Mary E. Baker School is an elementary school located in Brockton, MA, serving 673 students in grades K-5. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of African American, Hispanic, and White students.

Academically, Mary E. Baker School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Massachusetts elementary schools, with only 27.16% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.47% in mathematics, significantly below the state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade mathematics, with only 10.71% of students proficient or better.

While the school's overall performance is concerning, there are some bright spots. Nearby schools in the Brockton district have similar academic challenges, but schools in neighboring districts like Abington and Whitman-Hanson have significantly higher academic performance and rankings. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic and resource disparities within the Brockton district may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at Mary E. Baker School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 45 Quincy Street
       Brockton, MA  02302


(508) 894-4427

District: Brockton

SchoolDigger Rank:
700th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,279 Help


Students who attend Mary E. Baker School usually attend:

Middle:    Ashfield Middle School
    East Middle School
    North Middle School
    Plouffe Middle School
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High:    Brockton High
    Edison Evening Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  724

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.7%
Hispanic:
21.7%
White:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.1% Help


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Compare Details Mary E. Baker School ranks worse than 76.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Brockton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mary E. Baker School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.7%), Hispanic (21.7%), White (17.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary E. Baker School is 14.6, which is the 2nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Brockton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary E. Baker School is $18,279, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Brockton School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary E. Baker School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary E. Baker School 700th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Mary E. Baker School in the ranking list.)

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Brockton:

SchoolDigger ranks Brockton 325th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mary E. Baker School

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Rank History for all students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 12.34 833rd 920 9.5%
2011 8.02 871st 924 5.7%
2012 6.05 886th 930 4.7%
2013 7.53 876th 928 5.6%
2014 14.64 821st 926 11.3%
2015 14.38 812th 914 11.2%
2016 17.39 808th 932 13.3%
2017 10.95 865th 938 7.8%
2018 5.72 907th 934 2.9%
2019 12.52 862nd 942 8.5%
2021 14.96 790th 936 15.6%
2022 16.76 782nd 932 16.1%
2023 15.53 803rd 928 13.5%
2024 24.11 700th 916 23.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.46 209th 244 14.3%
2019 24.51 215th 258 16.7%
2021 34.13 178th 240 25.8%
2022 33.76 185th 267 30.7%
2023 40.72 142nd 264 46.2%
2024 33.21 194th 282 31.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.30 870th 886 1.8%
2019 18.09 832nd 896 7.1%
2021 23.16 746th 894 16.6%
2022 28.64 694th 905 23.3%
2023 23.27 586th 703 16.6%
2024 21.77 612th 731 16.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.65 665th 685 2.9%
2019 21.35 615th 700 12.1%
2021 28.29 548th 705 22.3%
2022 31.43 569th 772 26.3%
2023 32.16 564th 757 25.5%
2024 45.04 404th 760 46.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.30 860th 893 3.7%
2019 12.76 830th 902 8.0%
2021 14.99 774th 898 13.8%
2022 15.99 778th 901 13.7%
2023 20.42 720th 887 18.8%
2024 28.77 634th 886 28.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.19 618th 656 5.8%
2019 17.31 628th 665 5.6%
2021 25.82 485th 632 23.3%
2022 24.59 548th 672 18.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.25 876th 898 2.4%
2019 13.93 821st 907 9.5%
2021 17.17 759th 904 16.0%
2022 19.59 746th 908 17.8%
2023 13.35 808th 896 9.8%
2024 21.47 716th 891 19.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.60 786th 925 15.0%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.35 282nd 399 29.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.91 161st 174 7.5%
2019 34.63 119th 172 30.8%
2021 43.85 79th 166 52.4%
2022 36.20 114th 173 34.1%
2023 40.58 100th 167 40.1%
2024 54.51 49th 167 70.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.06 315th 379 16.9%
2019 36.59 273rd 398 31.4%
2021 42.12 187th 379 50.7%
2022 46.26 177th 401 55.9%
2023 28.49 330th 420 21.4%
2024 47.72 204th 446 54.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mary E. Baker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.88 754th 772 2.3%
2019 16.28 713th 780 8.6%
2021 10.74 714th 765 6.7%
2022 18.94 674th 764 11.8%
2023 11.83 709th 762 7.0%
2024 23.33 631st 753 16.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Open Quote I was skeptical, but my two first graders are doing great! Both were starting to read in kindergarten, and can now read chapter books. The math they are going is great, already adding, subtracting, and even a little division!
The communication with the teachers is great, always available, super easy to get involved, just excellent. I must admit, I was very surprised. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mary E. Baker School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 315 366 12 59 8 0 29 0 789
2010 279 327 12 82 7 0 40 0 747
2011 227 342 19 84 6 0 48 0 726
2012 241 347 18 88 4 1 49 0 748
2013 250 345 16 95 3 1 45 0 755
2014 242 348 14 96 3 1 42 0 746
2015 236 338 12 92 4 1 36 0 719
2016 229 351 17 96 3 2 36 0 734
2017 235 380 13 98 1 0 30 0 757
2018 215 436 12 118 1 0 33 0 815
2019 193 359 12 105 1 1 43 0 714
2020 185 326 11 108 1 2 35 0 668
2021 159 316 10 101 1 2 34 0 623
2022 142 322 10 135 1 2 49 0 661
2023 134 332 11 141 2 3 50 0 673
2024 126 367 12 157 4 2 56 0 724

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary E. Baker School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 789 52.9 14.9 68.3
2010 747 46.9 15.9 67.6
2011 726 46.0 15.7 71.3
2012 748 46.3 16.1 64.7
2013 755 41.8 18.0 72.5
2014 746 43.8 17.0 78.6
2015 719 47.0 15.2 75.1
2016 734 46.0 15.9 n/a
2017 757 43.0 17.5 n/a
2018 815 42.1 19.3 n/a
2019 714 43.6 16.3 n/a
2020 668 42.5 15.6 n/a
2021 623 41.5 14.9 n/a
2022 661 49.9 13.2 n/a
2023 673 50.8 13.2 n/a
2024 724 49.4 14.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary E. Baker School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 789 52.9 14.9 68.3
2010 747 46.9 15.9 67.6
2011 726 46.0 15.7 71.3
2012 748 46.3 16.1 64.7
2013 755 41.8 18.0 72.5
2014 746 43.8 17.0 78.6
2015 719 47.0 15.2 75.1
2016 734 46.0 15.9 n/a
2017 757 43.0 17.5 n/a
2018 815 42.1 19.3 n/a
2019 714 43.6 16.3 n/a
2020 668 42.5 15.6 n/a
2021 623 41.5 14.9 n/a
2022 661 49.9 13.2 n/a
2023 673 50.8 13.2 n/a
2024 724 49.4 14.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary E. Baker School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $951 (6.0%) $14,808 (94.0%) $15,759
2020 $765 (4.8%) $15,081 (95.2%) $15,847
2021 $1,490 (8.2%) $16,789 (91.8%) $18,279

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary E. Baker School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 862nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 803rd of 928 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary E. Baker School)2419.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brockton)2421.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary E. Baker School)2424.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brockton)2321.3
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary E. Baker School)3421.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brockton)2416.2
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary E. Baker School)4027.1
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brockton)2121.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary E. Baker School)3325.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brockton)2824.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary E. Baker School)1818.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brockton)2916.6
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Mary E. Baker School)2213.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Brockton)2615.9
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mary E. Baker School)3122.2
 8.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Brockton)2722.5
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Mary E. Baker School)2723.3
 3.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Brockton)2319
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Mary E. Baker School)2213.5
 8.5%
   All Grades Science (Brockton)2317.3
 5.7%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students714673
 5.7%
African American359332
 7.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic105141
 34.3%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White193134
 30.6%
Two or More Races4350
 16.3%


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Mary E. Baker School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students at Mary E. Baker School are 51% African American, 22% Hispanic, 17% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 724 students attended Mary E. Baker School.


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