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District reports enrollment down 638 students in one year
What happened
Brockton's City Council budget presentation reports 14,642 students in 2025-26, down from 15,280 in 2024-25, a decline of 638 students or about 4.2%.
Why it matters to families
Enrollment is a major driver of Massachusetts education funding and local staffing plans. A sustained decline can change revenue, class organization, and the number of positions the district needs.
The evidence
The June 8 district presentation lists annual enrollment totals of 15,280 for 2024-25 and 14,642 for 2025-26. The percentage is arithmetic from those reported figures.
The source
FY2027 City Council budget presentationSee the full record for Brockton Public Schools.
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