Top Rankings
Taunton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,905 students in Taunton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Taunton School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
7,905 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
547 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Taunton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#333 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
32 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,142 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
24%
# Black Students
1,784 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
23%
10%
# White Students
4,360 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
55%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
487 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
337
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
576
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
591
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
539
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
570
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
597
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
617
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
619
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
630
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
664
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
540
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
536
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
547
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
533
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
9
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,370 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,082 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$185 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$167 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,370
$23,913
Spending / Student
$21,082
$24,672
Best Taunton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Taunton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58r Stevens Street
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1330
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1330
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Taunton Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Cohannet Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 844-5822
Grades: 11-12
| 69 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph C Chamberlain
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Friedman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
Grades: 5-7
| 730 students
Rank: #55.
Edmund Hatch Bennett
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
47 North Walker Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1245
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1245
Grades: K-4
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Taunton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1101
Grades: 8-12
| 2,760 students
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth Pole
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harris Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1260
Grades: K-4
| 577 students
Rank: #88.
John F Parker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Williams Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1112
Grades: 5-7
| 494 students
Rank: #99.
Joseph H Martin
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Caswell Street
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1250
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1250
Grades: 5-7
| 642 students
Rank: #1010.
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28 Clifford Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255
Grades: PK-4
| 851 students
Rank: #1111.
H H Galligan
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Sheridan Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1295
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1295
Grades: K-4
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edward F. Leddy Preschool
Magnet School
36 Second Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275
Grades: PK
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taunton School District?
Taunton School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,905 students.
What is the rank of Taunton School District?
Taunton School District is ranked #331 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taunton School District?
55% of Taunton School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taunton School District?
Taunton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Taunton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,082 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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