Taunton School District
School District · Taunton, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,615
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,615
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#214 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
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. The district invests $18,615 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Taunton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Taunton Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Taunton students show an average math proficiency of 26.6% and ELA proficiency of 32.9%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Taunton
- Total Enrollment
- 8,018
- Teachers (FTE)
- 556
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Taunton?
Taunton spends $18,615 per student per year.
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?
East Taunton Elementary is the highest-rated school in Taunton with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Taunton?
Across schools in Taunton with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.9%. 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
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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