Taunton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,905 students in Taunton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Taunton School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Taunton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
32 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,142 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
24%
# Black Students
1,784 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
23%
10%
# White Students
4,360 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
55%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
487 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
337
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
576
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
591
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
539
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
570
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
597
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
617
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
619
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
630
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
664
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
540
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
536
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
547
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
533
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
9
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,370 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,082 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Taunton School District?
Taunton School District manages 12 public schools serving 7,905 students.
What is the rank of Taunton School District?
Taunton School District is ranked #331 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taunton School District?
55% of Taunton School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taunton School District?
Taunton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Taunton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,082 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 7,905 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
