Rank
218
C+
Taunton
7 schools · 1 high school · 6 elementary schools · Taunton
Taunton is a city in southeastern Massachusetts, approximately 35 miles south of Boston. The Taunton Public School District serves the city and operates six elementary schools and Taunton High School. With roots dating back to the colonial era, Taunton has long been known for its industrial heritage and silverware manufacturing. The district maintains a graduation rate of 88.7%, serving a diverse student population across its schools.
Avg MCAS ELA
37.1%
#241 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
31.3%
#251 of 326
Avg SAT
1,065
#225 of 290
Attendance
92.3%
#235 of 328
Graduation Rate
88.7%
#226 of 288
AP Pass Rate
60%
#204 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,590
#244 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$97,034
#107 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 37% | 30% | — | 489 | 632 |
| Grade 4 | 26% | 25% | — | 484 | 583 |
| Grade 5 | 25% | 23% | 34% | 486 | 600 |
| Grade 6 | 35% | 29% | — | 488 | 582 |
| Grade 7 | 31% | 22% | — | 485 | 659 |
| Grade 8 | 27% | 11% | 14% | 479 | 636 |
| Grade 10 | 32% | 24% | 22% | 486 | 534 |
| HS Science | — | — | 16% | 477 | 576 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 50.5%
Asian: 1.1%
Hispanic: 13.3%
Black: 28.8%
Multi-Race: 5.7%
Am. Indian: 0.3%
Pac. Islander: 0.3%
Female: 49.5%Male: 50.5%
High Schools in Taunton
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
239
C
Taunton High
SAT
1,065
ELA
34%
Math
26%
Grad
88.7%
239
C
Taunton High
1,065
34%
26%
60%
88.7%
Elementary Schools in Taunton
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
457
B-
East Taunton Elementary
ELA
43%
Math
32%
Attend.
94.6%
Class
15
457
B-
East Taunton Elementary
43%
32%
94.6%
15
492
B-
Joseph C Chamberlain
ELA
38%
Math
40%
Attend.
93.3%
Class
19
492
B-
Joseph C Chamberlain
38%
40%
93.3%
19
533
C+
Edmund Hatch Bennett
ELA
42%
Math
39%
Attend.
93.9%
Class
21
533
C+
Edmund Hatch Bennett
42%
39%
93.9%
21
571
C+
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
ELA
37%
Math
30%
Attend.
92.9%
Class
18
571
C+
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
37%
30%
92.9%
18
572
C+
Elizabeth Pole
ELA
32%
Math
26%
Attend.
93.9%
Class
19
572
C+
Elizabeth Pole
32%
26%
93.9%
19
679
C
H H Galligan
ELA
34%
Math
26%
Attend.
93.5%
Class
20
679
C
H H Galligan
34%
26%
93.5%
20
District Operations
Attendance
#235 of 328Attendance Rate92.3%
Avg Days Absent13
Chronically Absent (10%+)23.8%
Chronically Absent (20%+)7.3%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#244 of 325In-District Per Pupil$18,871
Total Per Pupil$19,590
Total FTE Students8,648
Teacher Salaries
#107 of 325Average Salary$97,034
Teacher FTE Count557
Salary vs. Town Income3.1x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 3.1x the town's per capita income ($31,224). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#254 of 327Avg Class Size19
English Learners12.3%
Students w/ Disabilities20.8%
Total Students8,496
Staffing & Retention
#136 of 327Teacher Retention88.4%
Principal Retention84.6%
Total Teachers570
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Taunton
Avg Assessed Value
$497,265
#166 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$5,540
Income Per Capita
$31,224
#209 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#250
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.11%
Tax as % of Income17.74%(above avg)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$130.6M+1.75% levy growth(strong)
Residential$60.8M
Commercial/Industrial$69.8M
Residential Share28.61%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 4.3% (2.5% base + 1.75% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (28.61%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$25.4M8.4% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $302.8M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 7,986(78.1%)
Vocational: 1,088(10.6%)
Charter: 324(3.2%)
Private: 117(1.1%)
Home School: 136(1.3%)
Total: 10,227