C+ Top 64%

Joseph C Chamberlain School

Grades PK-04 TAUNTON, MA

Dropped 38 spots from last year

#530 State Rank
C+ District Grade
480 Norton Avenue, TAUNTON, MA 02780
MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated December 2025
496 Students
92.7% Attendance Rate
43.9 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

English Language Arts

33% Proficient or Above
4% Advanced

Mathematics

33.5% Proficient or Above
4.5% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 English Language Arts 03 38% 5%
2025 English Language Arts 04 28% 3%
2025 Mathematics 03 40% 6%
2025 Mathematics 04 27% 3%
2024 English Language Arts 03 39% 5%
2024 English Language Arts 04 38% 2%
2024 Mathematics 03 33% 6%
2024 Mathematics 04 38% 7%
2023 English Language Arts 03 40% 1%
2023 English Language Arts 04 33% 5%
2023 Mathematics 03 29% 3%
2023 Mathematics 04 40% 5%
2022 English Language Arts 03 34% 2%
2022 English Language Arts 04 27% 1%
2022 Mathematics 03 39% 1%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

496 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 62.7%
Black 16.9%
Hispanic 12.3%
Multiracial 6.3%
Asian 1.2%

Gender

50.6% Male
49.4% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 8.5%
Special Education 20.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch 51.4%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

92.7% Attendance Rate
22.7% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

480 Norton Avenue, TAUNTON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph C Chamberlain School's grade rating?

Joseph C Chamberlain School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #530 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 64% 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 Joseph C Chamberlain School?

Approximately 496 students are enrolled at Joseph C Chamberlain School.

How does Joseph C Chamberlain School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Joseph C Chamberlain School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (33% proficient), Mathematics (34% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Joseph C Chamberlain School?

Joseph C Chamberlain School has an attendance rate of 92.7%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Joseph C Chamberlain School part of?

Joseph C Chamberlain 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.