Taunton School District

The Taunton School District is located in Taunton, MA and includes 16 schools that serve 8,155 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Taunton School District spends $10,870 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 66% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Taunton School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Taunton School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Taunton School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Taunton School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.