C+ Top 61%

James L. Mulcahey Elementary School

Grades PK-04 TAUNTON, MA

Moved up 199 places from 2024 to 2025

#504 State Rank
C+ District Grade
28 Clifford Street, TAUNTON, MA 02780
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
875 Students
94.1% Attendance Rate
44.7 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

27% Meeting or exceeding expectations

5% exceeding expectations

2023 15% 15%
2024 18% 18%
2025 27% 27%

Mathematics

23.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2% exceeding expectations

2023 15% 15%
2024 18.5% 18.5%
2025 23.5% 23.5%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 37%5%
2025English Language Arts04 17%—
2025Mathematics03 30%3%
2025Mathematics04 17%1%
2024English Language Arts03 25%3%
2024English Language Arts04 11%—
2024Mathematics03 22%1%
2024Mathematics04 15%1%
2023English Language Arts03 20%3%
2023English Language Arts04 10%1%
2023Mathematics03 19%3%
2023Mathematics04 11%1%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

875 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 44%
Black 33.8%
Hispanic 14.5%
Multiracial 5.6%
Asian 0.8%

Gender

46.4% Male
53.6% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 15.1%
Special Education 23.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch 64.9%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.1% Attendance Rate
16.7% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

28 Clifford Street, TAUNTON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James L. Mulcahey Elementary School's grade rating?

James L. Mulcahey Elementary School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #504 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 61% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?

Approximately 875 students are enrolled at James L. Mulcahey Elementary School.

How does James L. Mulcahey Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, James L. Mulcahey Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (27% proficient), Mathematics (24% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at James L. Mulcahey Elementary School?

James L. Mulcahey Elementary School has an attendance rate of 94.1%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is James L. Mulcahey Elementary School part of?

James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is part of Taunton School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.