Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Taunton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44%
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Taunton Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Taunton Elementary School?
447 students attend Taunton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Taunton Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taunton Elementary School?
Taunton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Taunton Elementary School offer ?
Taunton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Taunton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44%
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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