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#1168 of 1,793 schools in MA
Taylor Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston · Mattapan, MA
A Boston elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1060 Morton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
- Math 15% vs MA 43% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs MA 39% (2024)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taylor Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 78 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Taylor Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,206
Median home value
$515,000
Median rent
$1,659/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson K-12 Inclusion School UpperEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 2–12 | 0.5 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Berea Sda AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–10 | 0.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Shaw Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 408 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boston
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #66 of 109
- District spending per student
- $37,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taylor Elementary School is listed in Boston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taylor Elementary School
Taylor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mattapan, MA, part of Boston, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8731
- Area population (ZIP 02126)
- 25,313
- Area average commute
- 37.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 · 2024 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 · 2024 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 02126; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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