Manthala George Jr. School

180 Colonel Bell Drive
Brockton, MA 02301

www.bpsma.org

794 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manthala George Jr. School, located at 180 Colonel Bell Drive in Brockton, Massachusetts, is an integral part of the Brockton Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future educational endeavors. The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards while incorporating innovative teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic programming, the school prioritizes building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Brockton community. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and offering various resources, Manthala George Jr. School strives to ensure that every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Interested parents and community members can learn more about the school’s mission, specific academic initiatives, and recent announcements by visiting the official Brockton Public Schools website.

794

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manthala George Jr. School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	269
Black	419
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
419 (52.8 %)
Hispanic
269 (33.9 %)
White
71 (8.9 %)
Two or More
30 (3.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brockton
Phone:	(508)580-7913
Website:	http://www.bpsma.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 162

Grade 1 159

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 96