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Taylor Elementary School

Elementary School · Boston

1060 Morton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126

Enrollment

343

Student-Teacher

8.2:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,168 of 1,793

In Mattapan

#4 of 7

public schools

In district

#66 of 109

Boston

School environment

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Taylor Elementary School

5.5/10

Elementary School in Mattapan · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.6/10

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About Taylor Elementary School

Taylor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mattapan, MA, part of Boston. Taylor Elementary School serves approximately 343 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Taylor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Taylor Elementary School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it compares1.2 pts below district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 6.7
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Taylor Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.2% (2024 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2024 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-27.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.5 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 MCAS)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$37,200
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Taylor Elementary School — Students at Taylor Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 22.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2024)
ELA Proficiency 26.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
45.9% (multi-year state average, 2018-2024)

Based on 78 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
53%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
25.3%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8.9%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
16.3%
ELA
21.3%
2023
Math
12.8%
ELA
17.8%
2024
Math
15.3%
ELA
15%

* 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: 5.0/10.

How Taylor Elementary School Compares

See how Taylor Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
35th percentile in MA
Academic
3.9/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
8.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
42 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
25.4%

Location

1060 Morton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Taylor Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EPIPHANY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Dorchester Center), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lee Academy (rated 6.7/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Dorchester), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Greenwood Sarah K-8 School (rated 6.4/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Dorchester), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Mattapan, see our Mattapan schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy Dorchester 0.3 mi 4.6
TechBoston Academy Dorchester 0.5 mi 4.5
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper Dorchester 0.5 mi 3.9
Lee Academy Dorchester 0.7 mi 6.7
Shaw Elementary School Dorchester 0.6 mi 3.2
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC ACADEMY Dorchester Center 0.6 mi 4.8
ST JOHN PAUL LOWER MILLS Dorchester 0.6 mi 5.5
BEREA SDA ACADEMY Mattapan 0.6 mi 5.6
Codman Academy Charter Public School Dorchester 0.9 mi 6.1
Mildred Avenue K-8 School Mattapan 0.7 mi 5.0
Lee K-8 School Dorchester 1.0 mi 4.5
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School Mattapan 0.8 mi 5.0
EllisonParks Early Education School Mattapan 0.8 mi 5.9
Glover Milton 1.1 mi 6.3
Young Achievers K-8 School Mattapan 0.9 mi 4.4
ST MARY OF THE HILLS SCHOOL Milton 1.2 mi 6.2
Holmes Elementary School Dorchester 1.3 mi 5.8
EPIPHANY SCHOOL Dorchester Center 1.2 mi 8.0
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School Dorchester 1.3 mi 6.4
Charles S Pierce Middle Milton 1.4 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02126 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,206

Median Home Value

$515,000

Median Rent

$1,659/mo

Population

25,313

College Educated

24.3%

Homeownership

41.8%

Avg Commute

37.7 min

Poverty Rate

16.8%

Median Age

38.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Taylor Elementary School

What grades does Taylor Elementary School serve?

Taylor Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?

Taylor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Taylor Elementary School rank in MA?

Taylor Elementary School ranks #1,168 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Taylor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Taylor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Taylor Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Taylor Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Taylor Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Taylor Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
69 Good Transit
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
343
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%

District

Boston
District Enrollment
45,742
Schools in District
109
Per-Pupil Spending
$37,200
District Rank
#66 of 109

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