Taylor Elementary School

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Taylor Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mattapan, MA, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 358. The school is part of the Boston Public School District, which is ranked 305 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Taylor Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the Boston and Massachusetts state averages, often by 10-20 percentage points or more. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.61% of Taylor Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 26.91% and 26.39% in Boston, and 39.17% and 40.91% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low in 3rd and 6th grade ELA and Math, with proficiency rates often below 10%.

The nearby schools in the Boston Public School District, such as Shaw Elementary, Lee Academy, and Mildred Avenue K-8 School, exhibit similar academic performance challenges, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. However, the charter school KIPP Academy Boston, while still underperforming the state, shows stronger academic results compared to the traditional public schools in the area. In contrast, Glover Elementary in the neighboring Milton Public School District, which is a higher-performing district, demonstrates significantly higher proficiency rates, often exceeding 60-70% in ELA and Math.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1060 Morton Street
       Mattapan, MA  02126


(617) 635-8731

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
860th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,665 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.1%
Hispanic:
19.6%
White:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Compare Details Taylor Elementary School ranks worse than 93.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 51st among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75.1%), Hispanic (19.6%), White (1.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School is 9, which is the 23rd best among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylor Elementary School is $29,665, which is the 20th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taylor Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Elementary School 860th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Taylor Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 305th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taylor Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.85 828th 884 6.3%
2004 16.48 744th 882 15.6%
2005 9.80 815th 887 8.1%
2006 18.18 774th 911 15.0%
2007 24.00 738th 911 19.0%
2008 31.28 678th 908 25.3%
2009 28.01 710th 909 21.9%
2010 33.35 661st 920 28.2%
2011 32.16 676th 924 26.8%
2012 15.67 801st 930 13.9%
2013 16.30 801st 928 13.7%
2014 13.76 833rd 926 10.0%
2015 13.22 823rd 914 10.0%
2016 14.19 838th 932 10.1%
2017 17.16 812th 938 13.4%
2018 8.52 885th 934 5.2%
2019 12.47 864th 942 8.3%
2021 10.70 859th 936 8.2%
2022 15.03 808th 932 13.3%
2023 8.71 878th 928 5.4%
2024 9.87 860th 916 6.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.67 118th 244 51.6%
2019 59.03 58th 258 77.5%
2021 45.34 94th 240 60.8%
2022 41.96 126th 267 52.8%
2023 41.35 133rd 264 49.6%
2024 51.91 90th 282 68.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.33 757th 886 14.6%
2019 30.45 686th 896 23.4%
2021 21.37 774th 894 13.4%
2022 26.10 725th 905 19.9%
2023 24.02 570th 703 18.9%
2024 23.99 587th 731 19.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.83 559th 685 18.4%
2019 38.48 459th 700 34.4%
2021 21.62 619th 705 12.2%
2022 26.24 620th 772 19.7%
2023 16.91 699th 757 7.7%
2024 21.34 669th 760 12.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.59 13th 17 23.5%
2024 12.30 15th 16 6.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.36 839th 893 6.0%
2019 14.03 815th 902 9.6%
2021 14.42 785th 898 12.6%
2022 19.60 743rd 901 17.5%
2023 12.42 806th 887 9.1%
2024 12.37 819th 886 7.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.72 589th 656 10.2%
2019 35.06 422nd 665 36.5%
2021 23.51 519th 632 17.9%
2022 21.17 590th 672 12.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.03 828th 898 7.8%
2019 13.52 822nd 907 9.4%
2021 9.38 860th 904 4.9%
2022 13.20 819th 908 9.8%
2023 8.75 856th 896 4.5%
2024 10.60 837th 891 6.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.82 852nd 925 7.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.39 311th 399 22.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.93 132nd 174 24.1%
2019 39.70 106th 172 38.4%
2021 30.28 129th 166 22.3%
2022 36.78 112th 173 35.3%
2023 23.41 142nd 167 15.0%
2024 30.11 133rd 167 20.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.86 230th 379 39.3%
2019 40.52 245th 398 38.4%
2021 38.66 213th 379 43.8%
2022 31.46 292nd 401 27.2%
2023 25.41 355th 420 15.5%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Taylor Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 103 436 11 20 3 n/a n/a 0 573
1989 121 473 8 21 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1990 116 474 15 18 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1991 102 508 10 23 1 n/a n/a 0 644
1992 72 547 9 26 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1993 62 556 9 22 4 n/a n/a 0 653
1994 49 591 10 22 7 n/a n/a 0 679
1995 42 588 9 21 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1996 42 588 9 21 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1997 39 590 10 24 2 n/a n/a 0 665
1998 37 556 13 27 3 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 28 522 11 26 4 n/a n/a 0 591
2000 24 558 13 28 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2001 18 555 9 21 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 11 539 9 27 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2003 11 539 9 27 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2004 12 491 16 31 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2005 11 461 14 29 3 n/a n/a 0 518
2006 5 440 13 29 6 n/a n/a 3 496
2007 4 422 11 52 7 n/a n/a 2 498
2008 5 421 9 59 6 n/a n/a 8 508
2009 6 415 6 64 3 0 8 0 502
2010 3 379 7 75 5 0 7 0 476
2011 6 376 7 71 5 0 7 0 472
2012 5 364 8 90 5 0 8 0 480
2013 8 415 11 90 4 0 7 0 535
2014 4 407 11 88 3 0 11 0 524
2015 4 431 9 83 3 0 16 0 546
2016 6 388 6 87 3 0 18 0 508
2017 8 381 6 92 5 1 14 0 507
2018 3 403 4 99 5 0 13 0 527
2019 4 401 9 87 3 0 13 0 517
2020 7 320 4 82 4 0 11 0 428
2021 6 245 2 65 3 0 6 0 327
2022 4 225 3 58 2 0 6 0 298
2023 6 269 5 70 3 0 5 0 358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Taylor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 n/a n/a n/a
1989 625 n/a n/a n/a
1990 625 n/a n/a n/a
1991 644 n/a n/a n/a
1992 656 n/a n/a n/a
1993 653 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 679 n/a n/a n/a
1995 661 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 661 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 665 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 636 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 591 n/a 0.0 93.4
2000 625 n/a 0.0 71.8
2001 604 n/a 0.0 65.4
2002 588 n/a n/a 78.4
2003 588 n/a n/a 78.4
2004 552 33.0 16.7 79.2
2005 518 35.0 14.8 83.4
2006 496 29.0 17.1 74.8
2007 498 38.0 13.1 71.2
2008 508 39.0 13.0 79.8
2009 502 38.0 13.2 74.9
2010 476 35.1 13.5 77.9
2011 472 35.0 13.4 76.5
2012 480 35.0 13.6 80.6
2013 535 33.6 15.9 77.2
2014 524 34.4 15.2 88
2015 546 37.0 14.7 78.9
2016 508 35.0 14.5 n/a
2017 507 36.6 13.8 n/a
2018 527 41.1 12.8 n/a
2019 517 40.3 12.8 n/a
2020 428 41.5 10.3 n/a
2021 327 36.9 8.8 n/a
2022 298 33.9 8.7 n/a
2023 358 39.6 9.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Taylor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 n/a n/a n/a
1989 625 n/a n/a n/a
1990 625 n/a n/a n/a
1991 644 n/a n/a n/a
1992 656 n/a n/a n/a
1993 653 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 679 n/a n/a n/a
1995 661 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 661 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 665 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 636 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 591 n/a 0.0 93.4
2000 625 n/a 0.0 71.8
2001 604 n/a 0.0 65.4
2002 588 n/a n/a 78.4
2003 588 n/a n/a 78.4
2004 552 33.0 16.7 79.2
2005 518 35.0 14.8 83.4
2006 496 29.0 17.1 74.8
2007 498 38.0 13.1 71.2
2008 508 39.0 13.0 79.8
2009 502 38.0 13.2 74.9
2010 476 35.1 13.5 77.9
2011 472 35.0 13.4 76.5
2012 480 35.0 13.6 80.6
2013 535 33.6 15.9 77.2
2014 524 34.4 15.2 88
2015 546 37.0 14.7 78.9
2016 508 35.0 14.5 n/a
2017 507 36.6 13.8 n/a
2018 527 41.1 12.8 n/a
2019 517 40.3 12.8 n/a
2020 428 41.5 10.3 n/a
2021 327 36.9 8.8 n/a
2022 298 33.9 8.7 n/a
2023 358 39.6 9.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Taylor Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,655 (7.2%) $21,338 (92.8%) $22,993
2020 $1,446 (5.7%) $24,113 (94.3%) $25,559
2021 $2,230 (7.5%) $27,435 (92.5%) $29,665

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taylor Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 864th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 878th of 928 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taylor Elementary School)3215.2
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3932.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Taylor Elementary School)2712.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Boston)3427.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Taylor Elementary School)3614.6
 21.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3326.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Taylor Elementary School)3114.6
 16.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3327.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Taylor Elementary School)3514.3
 20.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3831.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Taylor Elementary School)148.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3424.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Taylor Elementary School)194.4
 14.7%
   5th Grade Science (Boston)2423.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Taylor Elementary School)3416.8
 17.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boston)3629.3
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Taylor Elementary School)2412.3
 11.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Boston)3325.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Taylor Elementary School)194.4
 14.7%
   All Grades Science (Boston)2523.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students517358
 30.8%
African American401269
 32.9%
American Indian33
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic8770
 19.5%
Pacific Islander00
White46
 50%
Two or More Races135
 61.5%


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Students at Taylor Elementary School are 75% African American, 20% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Taylor Elementary School.

Taylor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Massachusetts elementary schools.


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