Below Average
#1502 of 1,793 schools in MA
Elizabeth Pole
Elementary School · Taunton · Taunton, MA
A Taunton elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
215 Harris Street, Taunton, MA 02780
- Math 25% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth Pole score 26% 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 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 52 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Elizabeth Pole 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| H H GalliganEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–4 | 2.2 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| East Taunton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| James L. Mulcahey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 882 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Taunton
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Elizabeth Pole is listed in Taunton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth Pole
Elizabeth Pole is a public elementary school in Taunton, MA, part of Taunton, serving approximately 602 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,502 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (508) 821-1260
- 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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