Serving 882 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, James L. Mulcahey Elementary School 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 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School's student population of 882 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
19%
25%
Black
28%
10%
White
44%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James L. Mulcahey Elementary School's ranking?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is ranked #1394 out of 1,631 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
882 students attend James L. Mulcahey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of James L. Mulcahey Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James L. Mulcahey Elementary School offer ?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James L. Mulcahey Elementary School part of?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is part of Taunton School District.
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