Taunton School District
School District · Taunton, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
8,018
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
8,018
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#212 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,615
$2,756 vs Massachusetts median
District size
8,018 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Taunton ranks #212 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Taunton's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are James L. Mulcahey Elementary School (6.5/10), Joseph H Martin (6.2/10), and East Taunton Elementary (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Taunton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James L. Mulcahey Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Joseph H Martin | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | East Taunton Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Edmund Hatch Bennett | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | John F Parker Middle | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Elizabeth Pole | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Joseph C Chamberlain | 4.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Taunton High | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Benjamin Friedman Middle | 4.4 / 10 |
| 10 | H H Galligan | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Taunton
Taunton is a Taunton, Massachusetts school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 8,018 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $18,615 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Taunton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is James L. Mulcahey Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Taunton students show an average math proficiency of 33.7% and ELA proficiency of 40.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Taunton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Taunton with test data.
Schools in Taunton
12 schoolsElementary Schools6
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Taunton
- Total Enrollment
- 8,018
- Teachers (FTE)
- 556
- District spending per student
- $18,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Taunton?
Taunton has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Taunton?
The average composite rating for Taunton is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Taunton?
Taunton's district-level spending was $18,615 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Taunton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Taunton is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Taunton?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Taunton with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Taunton?
Across schools in Taunton with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Taunton compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Taunton has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Taunton with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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