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Best Schools in 02780, MA
02780, MA has 21 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 14,213 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 02780 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02780, MA
The top high schools in 02780, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somerset Berkley Regional High School
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Somerset Berkley Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1003 Students
2. Bridgewater-raynham Regional
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Bridgewater-raynham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1390 Students
3. Bristol-plymouth Vocational Technical
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Bristol-plymouth Regional Vocational Technical • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1310 Students
4. Taunton High
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Taunton • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2760 Students
5. Taunton Alternative High School
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Taunton • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02780, MA
The top middle schools in 02780, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berkley Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Berkley • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
2. Raynham Middle School
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Bridgewater-raynham • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 725 Students
3. Joseph H Martin
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Taunton • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 642 Students
4. Benjamin Friedman Middle
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Taunton • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 730 Students
5. John F Parker Middle
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Taunton • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 494 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02780, MA
The top elementary schools in 02780, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berkley Community School
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Berkley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 479 Students
2. Laliberte Elementary School
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Bridgewater-raynham • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 501 Students
3. East Taunton Elementary
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Taunton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students
4. Joseph C Chamberlain
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Taunton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 453 Students
5. Edmund Hatch Bennett
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Taunton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 285 Students
6. Elizabeth Pole
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Taunton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 577 Students
7. H H Galligan
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Taunton • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 259 Students
8. James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
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Taunton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 851 Students
9. Merrill Elementary School
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Bridgewater-raynham • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 352 Students
10. Our Lady Of Lourdes School
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Our Lady Of Lourdes School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 175 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02780, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02780, MA has a total population of 52,008 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02780, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02780, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02780, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02780, MA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02780, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02780, MA
How many schools are in 02780, MA?
02780, MA has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,213 students in total.
How do schools in 02780 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 02780 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 02780 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02780?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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