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Davis K-8 School

Public | K-8 & ungraded | 1023 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 21, 2013

The administrators a this school preach communication between home and school but when it comes down to it and parents try to communicate they don't really seem to care! They don't like the teachers using e-mail as a form of communication, many times phone calls are not returned...So where is the communication? I feel as if my children are numbers not people!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 21, 2011

It seems administaitors are sitting at there desks or yelling at kids Their is craziness when the children start school, but this is prolly at all schools. It reminds me of watching an ant hill. My daughter has done very well through her 5 years here. We were invited in for a school preview day where we got to see her in class and show her stuff! It was so greate she was so proud. That was awesome cuz I can't usually do that stuff cuz of work. The other children always seem wild to me, but maybe my girl is just a little quiet, even tho her teachers don't say that.


Posted May 13, 2010

I have been an actively involved parent with this school for the past 8 years. I have nothing but good things to say about it! Both of my children love this school as well. The Davis School is like a family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2008

As a PTA Officer for the 6 years my children have attended so far, I've got to tell you, the Davis IS the best!! The Principal, the teachers, the Parent Liasons, all the Specialists, and the office staff will do whatever they can for you! Of course, more parental involvement is key. The Davis students and staff show much school pride! We have the best School Committee Member in the city with Patty Joyce. If you are lucky enough to attend the Davis, you already know how lucky you are!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2005

All of my children have attended this school and continue to do so. They, as well as I, have had a fabulous experience. Everyone, from teachers right up to the principal, has been nothing but helpful. The school also works on building self esteem as well as academic success. Parental involvement is not as high as it should be, however the parents that do participate in extra activities do a great job enhancing the educational experience for all children as well as their own.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
51%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
26%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
33%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
5%

2008

 
 
6%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
48%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
10%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students28%
Female32%
Male24%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learners14%

Math

All Students25%
Female26%
Male24%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learners28%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students35%
Female40%
Male28%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners24%

Math

All Students28%
Female26%
Male31%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners29%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students47%
Female53%
Male41%
African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners18%

Math

All Students43%
Female45%
Male41%
African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners27%

Science

All Students14%
Female18%
Male10%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students48%
Female55%
Male40%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students50%
Female52%
Male47%
African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners20%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Female98%
Male71%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female54%
Male48%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Female94%
Male85%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students52%
Female57%
Male47%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students29%
Female21%
Male39%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 53% 8%
White 29% 70%
Hispanic 12% 14%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 74%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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380 Plain St
Brockton, MA 02302
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Phone: (508) 580-7360

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