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#129 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 7% in state

Charles Taylor Elementary

Elementary School · Foxborough · Foxborough, MA

A Foxborough elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

196 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035

  • Math 65% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$22,923
Chronic Absenteeism7.9%

Students at Charles Taylor Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2022, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
48%
2023
Math
64%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Charles Taylor Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated899/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Foxborough), 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

$108,559

Median home value

$581,900

Median rent

$1,763/mo

College educated

58.3%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Foxborough Regional Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.3K–120.8 mi1,520Compare →
Vincent M Igo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–40.9 mi372Compare →
King's Wood Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Foxborough

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$22,923NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Charles Taylor Elementary is listed in Foxborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Charles Taylor Elementary

Charles Taylor Elementary is a public elementary school in Foxborough, MA, part of Foxborough, serving approximately 280 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charles Taylor Elementary

What grades does Charles Taylor Elementary serve?

Charles Taylor Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Charles Taylor Elementary?

Charles Taylor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Taylor Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles Taylor Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles Taylor Elementary rank in MA?

Charles Taylor Elementary ranks #129 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Charles Taylor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles Taylor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Charles Taylor Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles Taylor Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Charles Taylor Elementary a charter school?

No, Charles Taylor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charles Taylor Elementary a Title I school?

No, Charles Taylor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.9%
Area population (ZIP 02035)
18,516
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
43.4
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 02035; 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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