Summary:
The 02718 zip code area of Taunton, Massachusetts is home to two schools - Joseph H Martin Middle School and East Taunton Elementary School. While both schools serve relatively high-need student populations, with over 50% of students coming from low-income households, the academic performance of the two schools varies significantly.
East Taunton Elementary School appears to be the stronger performing school, with higher proficiency rates on MCAS English Language Arts and Math tests compared to the Taunton district and state averages. In contrast, Joseph H Martin Middle School lags behind the district and state on most MCAS test metrics, suggesting differences in instructional quality, resources, or other factors that contribute to the performance gap between the two schools.
Despite the funding differences, with Joseph H Martin Middle School spending $15,645 per student and East Taunton Elementary School spending $15,959 per student, the academic outcomes vary significantly. This highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors driving the performance differences between the two schools, as well as the broader challenges facing the Taunton school district in providing high-quality education to all students.
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