Taunton School District
- 110 COUNTY ST
- TAUNTON, MA 02780
- (508) 821-1201
26 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 70.3% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,520 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.5 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | - |
| Number of Students | 7,865 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 507 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 7,865 | 15.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 304 |
| Kindergarten Students | 698 |
| 1st Grade Students | 650 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 634 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 665 |
| 4th Grade Students | 585 |
| 5th Grade Students | 633 |
| 6th Grade Students | 628 |
| 7th Grade Students | 650 |
| 8th Grade Students | 658 |
| 9th Grade Students | 531 |
| 10th Grade Students | 462 |
| 11th Grade Students | 437 |
| 12th Grade Students | 377 |
| Ungraded Students | 5 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 86 |
| Hispanic | 934 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 666 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,919 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,043 |
| Female | 3,877 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 507 | 15.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 31 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 347 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 121 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 241 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 18 |
| Elementary | 11 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 194 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 31 |
| School Administrators | 29 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 67 |
| Student Support Services | 57 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 1 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $100,232,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $36,864,000 | 36.8% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $34,576,000 | 34.5% |
| Other School Systems | $408,000 | 0.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $349,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $1,350,000 | 1.3% |
| Private Contributions | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $179,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $56,765,000 | 56.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $43,477,000 | 43.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,778,000 | 1.8% |
| Other Programs | $440,000 | 0.4% |
| Non-Specified | $1,047,000 | 1.0% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $10,023,000 | 10.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,603,000 | 6.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,889,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,344,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $58,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,282,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Other | $970,000 | 1.0% |
| Direct - Other | $60,000 | 0.06% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $92,139,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $59,144,000 | 64.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $29,804,000 | 32.3% |
| Student Support | $6,686,000 | 6.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,300,000 | 4.3% |
| General Administration Support | $1,432,000 | 1.4% |
| School Administration Support | $3,320,000 | 3.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $8,148,000 | 8.1% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,020,000 | 4.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,898,000 | 1.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,191,000 | 3.5% |
| Food Services | $3,159,000 | 3.2% |
| Other Services | $32,000 | 0.03% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 70.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 431 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 11 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 82 | 4.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Taunton School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 16
- Students: 7,865
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 507
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BENJAMIN FRIEDMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
500 Norton Ave
Taunton, MA Public | 5-8 | 904 | 16.5 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CALEB BARNUM SCHOOL | ||||
25 Barnum St
Taunton, MA Public | Unknown | 304 | 33.8 |  3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EAST TAUNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
58r Stevens St
East Taunton, MA Public | KG-4 | 563 | 15.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EDMUND HATCH BENNETT SCHOOL | ||||
47 North Walker St
Taunton, MA Public | KG-4 | 404 | 18.2 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| EDWARD F LEDDY SCHOOL | ||||
36 Second St
Taunton, MA Public | KG-4 | 210 | 15.0 |  Review This School |
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| ELIZABETH POLE SCHOOL | ||||
215 Harris St
Taunton, MA Public | KG-4 | 554 | 16.2 | Review This School |
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| H H GALLIGAN SCHOOL | ||||
15 Sheridan St
Taunton, MA Public | KG-4 | 256 | 12.3 | Review This School |
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| HOPEWELL SCHOOL | ||||
16 Monroe St
Taunton, MA Public | KG-4 | 345 | 18.7 | 3 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| JAMES L MULCAHEY SCHOOL | ||||
28 Clifford St
Taunton, MA Public | 5-8 | 466 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| JOHN F PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
60 Williams St
Taunton, MA Public | 5-8 | 449 | 13.9 | 4 out of 5 5 Reviews |
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| JOSEPH C CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL | ||||
480 Norton Ave
Taunton, MA Public | KG-4 | 489 | 16.5 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOSEPH H MARTIN SCHOOL | ||||
131 Caswell St
East Taunton, MA Public | 5-8 | 750 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| LOWELL M MAXHAM SCHOOL | ||||
141 Oak St
Taunton, MA Public | KG-4 | 212 | 17.9 |  4.5 out of 5 7 Reviews |
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| SUMMER STREET SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
66 Summer St
Taunton, MA Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| TAUNTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
50 Williams St
Taunton, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,815 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| WALKER SCHOOL | ||||
145 Berkley St
Taunton, MA Public | KG-4 | 199 | 13.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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