Edmund Hatch Bennett

47 North Walker Street
Taunton, MA 02780
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Edmund Hatch Bennett ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edmund Hatch Bennett's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Edmund Hatch Bennett ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edmund Hatch Bennett is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#1048 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
37%
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45-49%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
23%
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Black
14%
10%
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White
68%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edmund Hatch Bennett's ranking?
Edmund Hatch Bennett is ranked #1048 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Edmund Hatch Bennett?
299 students attend Edmund Hatch Bennett.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Edmund Hatch Bennett students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmund Hatch Bennett?
Edmund Hatch Bennett has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edmund Hatch Bennett offer ?
Edmund Hatch Bennett offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edmund Hatch Bennett part of?
Edmund Hatch Bennett is part of Taunton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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