The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)19%
15%
Black
(09-10)10%
8%
White
(09-10)66%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
47%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend James L Mulcahey?
466 students attend James L Mulcahey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of James L Mulcahey students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does James L Mulcahey offer ?
James L Mulcahey offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is James L Mulcahey part of?
James L Mulcahey is part of Taunton School District.
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