Item: Taunton School District
Rating: 2
Author: ��������

Home > Massachusetts > Bristol County

Taunton School District

215 Harris Street
Taunton, MA 02780

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (508) 821-1201

Top Rankings

Taunton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Overview

This School District

This State (MA)

# Schools

13 Schools

565 Schools

# Students

8,018 Students

204,952 Students

# Teachers

555 Teachers

17,764 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
Pre-K	357	78
Kind	361	83
1	363	77
2	384	72
3	332	59
4	373	56

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Taunton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MA)

#344 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Taunton School District
2023	#344
2022	#333
2021	#332
2019	#348
2018	#333
2017	#337
2016	#357
2015	#354
2014	#341
2013	#335
2012	#320

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

24%

42%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	24%	42%
2022	24%	41%
2021	19%	37%
2019	35%	51%
2018	38%	52%
2017	38%	53%
2016	50%	64%
2015	47%	61%
2014	49%	61%
2013	52%	61%
2012	52%	59%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30%

44%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2022	30%	44%
2021	36%	49%
2019	38%	54%
2018	38%	56%
2017	44%	54%
2016	59%	71%
2015	59%	69%
2014	63%	69%
2013	63%	69%
2012	64%	69%
2011	64%	70%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

31%

44%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2022	31%	44%
2021	25%	42%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

90%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	90%	90%
2022	93%	90%
2021	90%	87%
2020	92%	88%
2019	90%	88%
2018	89%	87%
2017	89%	87%
2016	89%	87%
2015	87%	87%
2014	81%	86%
2013	81%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64

0.68

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	0.62	0.64
2022	0.60	0.62
2021	0.58	0.62
2020	0.55	0.60
2019	0.55	0.60
2018	0.50	0.58
2017	0.50	0.58
2016	0.48	0.56
2015	0.46	0.55
2014	0.45	0.54
2013	0.44	0.53
2012	0.44	0.52
2011	0.43	0.51
2010	0.42	0.50
2009	0.42	0.51
2008	0.40	0.47
2007	0.38	0.46
2006	0.36	0.45
2005	0.27	0.43
2004	0.26	0.43
2003	0.25	0.42
2002	0.23	0.41
2001	0.25	0.40
2000	0.22	0.39
1999	0.24	0.39
1998	0.22	0.38
1997	0.22	0.38
1996	0.21	0.36
1995	0.23	0.36
1994	0.21	0.35
1993	0.23	0.35
1992	0.21	0.34
1991	0.20	0.33

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	1%	7%
2022	1%	7%
2021	1%	7%
2020	2%	7%
2019	2%	7%
2018	1%	8%
2017	1%	8%
2016	1%	6%
2015	1%	6%
2014	2%	6%
2013	3%	6%
2012	1%	6%
2011	2%	7%
2010	1%	6%
2009	2%	6%
2008	3%	6%
2007	3%	6%
2006	2%	6%
2005	1%	5%
2004	1%	5%
2003	2%	5%
2002	1%	5%
2001	1%	4%
2000	1%	4%
1999	1%	4%
1998	1%	4%
1997	1%	4%
1996	1%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

15%

30%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	15%	24%
2022	14%	23%
2021	14%	22%
2020	13%	21%
2019	13%	21%
2018	12%	19%
2017	12%	19%
2016	12%	19%
2015	12%	18%
2014	11%	17%
2013	11%	16%
2012	12%	16%
2011	12%	15%
2010	12%	15%
2009	12%	14%
2008	12%	15%
2007	12%	14%
2006	10%	13%
2005	7%	12%
2004	7%	12%
2003	6%	11%
2002	6%	11%
2001	7%	11%
2000	6%	10%
1999	6%	10%
1998	5%	10%
1997	5%	10%
1996	5%	9%
1995	6%	9%
1994	6%	9%
1993	6%	9%
1992	6%	8%
1991	6%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

24%

12%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	22%	10%
2022	21%	10%
2021	19%	10%
2020	16%	9%
2019	16%	9%
2018	14%	9%
2017	14%	9%
2016	13%	9%
2015	12%	9%
2014	11%	9%
2013	9%	9%
2012	9%	8%
2011	9%	8%
2010	8%	8%
2009	8%	8%
2008	9%	8%
2007	8%	8%
2006	8%	8%
2005	7%	9%
2004	7%	9%
2003	6%	9%
2002	6%	9%
2001	6%	9%
2000	6%	9%
1999	6%	9%
1998	6%	8%
1997	6%	8%
1996	6%	8%
1995	6%	8%
1994	6%	7%
1993	6%	7%
1992	6%	7%
1991	5%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

54%

47%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	56%	54%
2022	58%	56%
2021	60%	57%
2020	64%	59%
2019	64%	59%
2018	69%	61%
2017	69%	61%
2016	70%	63%
2015	71%	64%
2014	73%	65%
2013	73%	66%
2012	74%	67%
2011	74%	68%
2010	75%	69%
2009	75%	70%
2008	76%	71%
2007	77%	72%
2006	79%	73%
2005	85%	74%
2004	85%	74%
2003	86%	75%
2002	87%	75%
2001	86%	76%
2000	87%	77%
1999	87%	77%
1998	88%	78%
1997	88%	78%
1996	88%	79%
1995	87%	79%
1994	88%	80%
1993	88%	80%
1992	88%	81%
1991	89%	81%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	6%	5%
2022	6%	4%
2021	5%	4%
2020	5%	4%
2019	5%	4%
2018	4%	3%
2017	4%	3%
2016	4%	3%
2015	4%	3%
2014	3%	3%
2013	4%	3%
2012	4%	3%
2011	3%	2%
2010	4%	2%
2009	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,041 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $20,785 is less than the state median of $24,611. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

This School District

This State (MA)

Total Revenue

$185 MM

$21,850 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	$185 MM	$33 MM
2022	$173 MM	$30 MM
2021	$185 MM	$33 MM
2020	$173 MM	$30 MM
2019	$149 MM	$30 MM
2018	$149 MM	$29 MM
2017	$151 MM	$28 MM
2016	$144 MM	$28 MM
2015	$101 MM	$29 MM
2014	$140 MM	$25 MM
2012	$144 MM	$25 MM
2011	$146 MM	$29 MM
2010	$101 MM	$29 MM
2009	$163 MM	$25 MM
2008	$100 MM	$29 MM
2007	$118 MM	$30 MM
2006	$92 MM	$28 MM
2005	$87 MM	$25 MM
2004	$85 MM	$23 MM
2003	$82 MM	$22 MM
2002	$74 MM	$21 MM
2001	$78 MM	$20 MM
2000	$84 MM	$17 MM
1999	$60 MM	$16 MM
1998	$55 MM	$15 MM
1997	$56 MM	$15 MM
1996	$53 MM	$14 MM
1995	$49 MM	$14 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$167 MM

$22,544 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	$167 MM	$31 MM
2022	$183 MM	$30 MM
2021	$167 MM	$31 MM
2020	$183 MM	$30 MM
2019	$138 MM	$29 MM
2018	$128 MM	$27 MM
2017	$130 MM	$26 MM
2016	$116 MM	$26 MM
2015	$132 MM	$28 MM
2014	$112 MM	$25 MM
2012	$118 MM	$24 MM
2011	$125 MM	$28 MM
2010	$132 MM	$28 MM
2009	$148 MM	$24 MM
2008	$109 MM	$27 MM
2007	$135 MM	$28 MM
2006	$96 MM	$26 MM
2005	$85 MM	$23 MM
2004	$83 MM	$23 MM
2003	$80 MM	$22 MM
2002	$77 MM	$22 MM
2001	$79 MM	$20 MM
2000	$88 MM	$18 MM
1999	$69 MM	$16 MM
1998	$55 MM	$15 MM
1997	$51 MM	$14 MM
1996	$53 MM	$14 MM
1995	$45 MM	$12 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$23,041

$23,854

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	$23,370	$24,728
2022	$21,474	$21,893
2021	$23,884	$24,560
2020	$21,474	$21,893
2019	$18,649	$22,465
2018	$18,377	$21,203
2017	$18,810	$21,707
2016	$17,922	$20,995
2015	$12,725	$20,216
2014	$17,791	$18,426
2012	$18,546	$17,368
2011	$18,425	$19,949
2010	$12,709	$20,216
2009	$20,673	$17,400
2008	$12,532	$20,313
2007	$14,495	$19,874
2006	$11,126	$18,605
2005	$10,422	$16,492
2004	$10,088	$14,710
2003	$9,743	$14,080
2002	$9,112	$13,131
2001	$9,463	$11,945
2000	$10,278	$10,807
1999	$7,453	$9,233
1998	$7,016	$8,168
1997	$7,365	$8,222
1995	$6,860	$7,665
1992	$5,651	$6,378

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$20,785

$24,611

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Taunton School District	Massachusetts
2023	$21,082	$23,465
2022	$22,803	$21,748
2021	$21,545	$23,307
2020	$22,803	$21,748
2019	$17,198	$21,401
2018	$15,844	$19,776
2017	$16,237	$20,105
2016	$14,379	$19,473
2015	$16,710	$19,181
2014	$14,217	$18,091
2012	$15,110	$17,137
2011	$15,846	$19,427
2010	$16,689	$19,181
2009	$18,852	$16,788
2008	$13,616	$19,196
2007	$16,508	$18,606
2006	$11,625	$17,681
2005	$10,187	$15,640
2004	$9,841	$14,676
2003	$9,563	$13,753
2002	$9,437	$13,695
2001	$9,523	$12,113
2000	$10,791	$10,872
1999	$8,543	$9,235
1998	$7,036	$8,243
1997	$6,659	$7,752
1995	$6,310	$6,904
1992	$5,185	$5,896

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Taunton School District Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

East Taunton Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

58r Stevens Street
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 821-1330

Gr: PK-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #22.

Joseph C Chamberlain

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

480 Norton Avenue
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-3216

Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #33.

James L. Mulcahey Elementary School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

28 Clifford Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1255

Gr: PK-4 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: n/an/a

Edward F. Leddy Preschool

Add to Compare

36 Second Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1275

Gr: PK | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Recent Articles

December 21, 2025

Public School Open House & Enrollment Season Guide

A parent-focused guide to the public school open house and enrollment season, with expert questions, timelines, and decision tips.

December 21, 2025

School Supply Budget 2026: Fees, Books, Tech Costs

School Supply Budget 2026 guide for parents, covering fees, textbooks, technology, and hidden extras to plan ahead.

December 14, 2025

Education Funding in America (2025 Update)

Comprehensive 2025 update on public school funding in America, new federal and state policies, per-pupil spending, and equity challenges.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,018 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
: 90% (Top 50% in MA)
: Bottom 50%
: 24% (Btm 50%)
: 30% (Btm 50%)
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education