Taunton School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools in Taunton School District, serving 5,025 students. Public elementary schools in Taunton School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taunton School District are Hopewell, East Taunton Elementary School and Joseph C Chamberlain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Taunton School District |
| School District Website | http://www.tauntonschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (508) 821-1201 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 1,396 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,025 Students | 639,975 Students |
| # of Teachers | 354 Teachers | 48,405 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Taunton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 345 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 81% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #333 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 56% |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.61 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 1,418 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 49 Students | 44,525 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 572 Students | 136,672 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 12% | 21% |
| # of Black Students | 769 Students | 61,197 Students |
| % Black Students | 15% | 10% |
| # of White Students | 3,330 Students | 370,245 Students |
| % White Students | 66% | 58% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 7 Students | 524 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 285 Students | 25,369 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 20,211 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 595 | 63,302 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 607 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 599 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 645 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 644 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 658 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 661 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 616 | 60,045 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 58,596 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 4,825 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 4,116 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 3,590 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 3,177 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 52 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $18,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,054 is less than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $151 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $130 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,599 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,054 | $18,839 |
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Taunton School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- East Taunton Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 51%Rank:5/Bottom 50%58r Stevens Street10
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1330
Grades: K-4 | 618 students
- Joseph C Chamberlain Math: 48% | Reading: 48%Rank:4/Bottom 50%480 Norton Avenue10
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216
Grades: K-4 | 517 students
- H H Galligan Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%15 Sheridan Street10
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1295
Grades: K-4 | 240 students
- Benjamin Friedman Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%500 Norton Avenue10
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Grades: 5-7 | 762 students
- Edmund Hatch Bennett Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%47 North Walker Street10
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1245
Grades: K-4 | 332 students
- Elizabeth Pole Math: 36% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50%215 Harris Street10
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260
Grades: K-4 | 622 students
- Joseph H Martin Math: 29% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50%131 Caswell Street10
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1250
Grades: 5-7 | 676 students
- John F Parker Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50%60 Williams Street10
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Grades: 5-7 | 497 students
- Mulcahey Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 35%Rank:1/Bottom 50%28 Clifford Street10
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Grades: K-4 | 487 students
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