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Elizabeth Pole

Elementary School · Taunton

215 Harris Street, Taunton, MA 02780

Enrollment

602

Student-Teacher

12.8:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,502 of 1,793

In Taunton

#9 of 11

public schools

In district

#10 of 12

Taunton

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Elizabeth Pole

4.5/10

Elementary School in Taunton · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.9/10

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4.7/10

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About Elizabeth Pole

Elizabeth Pole is a public elementary school in Taunton, MA, part of Taunton. Elizabeth Pole serves approximately 602 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Elizabeth Pole has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,502 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Elizabeth Pole show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 4.5 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,615
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Elizabeth Pole — Students at Elizabeth Pole score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 34.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 33.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.4% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 52 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37.7%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
28.3%
ELA
23%
2023
Math
31.5%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
24.5%
ELA
28.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.

How Elizabeth Pole Compares

See how Elizabeth Pole performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.5/10
16th percentile in MA
Academic
4.5/10
Below Average
Growth
4.8/10
Below Average
Environment
3.6/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
47 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
27.1%

Location

215 Harris Street, Taunton, MA 02780

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Elizabeth Pole may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. East Taunton Elementary (rated 7.0/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby East Taunton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Berkley Community School (rated 5.9/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Berkley), which scores notably higher. Additionally, James L. Mulcahey Elementary School (rated 5.8/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Taunton, see our Taunton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.4 mi
School Distance Rating
John F Parker Middle Taunton 0.2 mi 4.9
Taunton High Taunton 0.3 mi 4.7
Bristol-Plymouth Vocational Technical Taunton 1.6 mi 8.0
Taunton Alternative High School Taunton 1.6 mi 4.9
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Taunton 1.7 mi 5.5
Edward F. Leddy Preschool Taunton 1.8 mi 2.9
Joseph H Martin East Taunton 2.3 mi 6.2
East Taunton Elementary East Taunton 2.4 mi 7.0
H H Galligan Taunton 2.2 mi 3.5
Merrill Elementary School Raynham 2.8 mi 4.1
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School Taunton 2.4 mi 5.8
Laliberte Elementary School Raynham 3.0 mi 4.0
Raynham Middle School Raynham 3.4 mi 3.3
Berkley Middle School Berkley 3.9 mi 6.2
Joseph C Chamberlain Taunton 3.8 mi 4.8
Edmund Hatch Bennett Taunton 3.7 mi 5.3
Berkley Community School Berkley 4.9 mi 5.9
Benjamin Friedman Middle Taunton 3.9 mi 4.9
Bristol County Agricultural High Dighton 5.3 mi 7.6
Dighton Elementary Dighton 5.4 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02780 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,054

Median Home Value

$377,800

Median Rent

$1,257/mo

Population

52,530

College Educated

23.9%

Homeownership

59.8%

Avg Commute

28.8 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Age

39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Elizabeth Pole

What grades does Elizabeth Pole serve?

Elizabeth Pole serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Elizabeth Pole?

Elizabeth Pole has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Pole?

The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Pole is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elizabeth Pole rank in MA?

Elizabeth Pole ranks #1,502 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Elizabeth Pole's MySchoolScout rating?

Elizabeth Pole has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Elizabeth Pole?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Pole has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Elizabeth Pole a charter school?

No, Elizabeth Pole is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elizabeth Pole a Title I school?

No, Elizabeth Pole is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
14 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
602
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%

District

Taunton
District Enrollment
8,018
Schools in District
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,615
District Rank
#10 of 12

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