Average
#937 of 1,793 schools in MA
Joseph H Martin
Middle School · Taunton · East Taunton, MA
A Taunton middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
131 Caswell Street, East Taunton, MA 02718
- Math 30% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Joseph H Martin score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 29% in 2025.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Joseph H Martin 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,570
Median home value
$437,300
Median rent
$1,683/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02718; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Parker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–7 | 2.4 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Berkley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 3.3 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Raynham Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 5–8 | 4.7 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Friedman MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–7 | Not available | 692 | 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
- #2 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
Joseph H Martin is listed in Taunton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph H Martin
Joseph H Martin is a public middle school in East Taunton, MA, part of Taunton, serving approximately 648 students in grades 5th-7th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #937 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph H Martin
What grades does Joseph H Martin serve?
Joseph H Martin serves students in grades 5th through 7th.
How many students attend Joseph H Martin?
Joseph H Martin has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph H Martin?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph H Martin is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph H Martin rank in MA?
Joseph H Martin ranks #937 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Joseph H Martin's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph H Martin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Joseph H Martin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph H Martin has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph H Martin a charter school?
No, Joseph H Martin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph H Martin a Title I school?
No, Joseph H Martin is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (508) 821-1250
- Area population (ZIP 02718)
- 7,125
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 02718; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.