Below Average
#1373 of 1,793 schools in MA
Benjamin Friedman Middle
Middle School · Taunton · Taunton, MA
A Taunton middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Norton Avenue, Taunton, MA 02780
- Math 23% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Friedman Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 88 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benjamin Friedman Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taunton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,054
Median home value
$377,800
Median rent
$1,257/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Parker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–7 | 3.7 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Norton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Joseph H MartinEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–7 | Not available | 648 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Taunton
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Friedman Middle is listed in Taunton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Friedman Middle
Benjamin Friedman Middle is a public middle school in Taunton, MA, part of Taunton, serving approximately 692 students in grades 5th-7th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,373 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Friedman Middle
What grades does Benjamin Friedman Middle serve?
Benjamin Friedman Middle serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Benjamin Friedman Middle?
Benjamin Friedman Middle has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Friedman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Friedman Middle is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Friedman Middle rank in MA?
Benjamin Friedman Middle ranks #1,373 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Benjamin Friedman Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Friedman Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Friedman Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Friedman Middle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin Friedman Middle a charter school?
No, Benjamin Friedman Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Friedman Middle a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Friedman Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (508) 821-1493
- Area population (ZIP 02780)
- 52,530
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02780; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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