C+ Top 62%

Joseph C Chamberlain School

Grades PK-04 TAUNTON, MA

Moved down 21 places from 2024 to 2025

#513 State Rank
C+ District Grade
480 Norton Avenue, TAUNTON, MA 02780
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
509 Students
93.8% Attendance Rate
44.3 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

33% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4% exceeding expectations

2023 36.5% 36.5%
2024 38.5% 38.5%
2025 33% 33%

Mathematics

33.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4.5% exceeding expectations

2023 34.5% 34.5%
2024 35.5% 35.5%
2025 33.5% 33.5%
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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 38%5%
2025English Language Arts04 28%3%
2025Mathematics03 40%6%
2025Mathematics04 27%3%
2024English Language Arts03 39%5%
2024English Language Arts04 38%2%
2024Mathematics03 33%6%
2024Mathematics04 38%7%
2023English Language Arts03 40%1%
2023English Language Arts04 33%5%
2023Mathematics03 29%3%
2023Mathematics04 40%5%

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

509 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 66.8%
Black 17.7%
Hispanic 9.2%
Multiracial 4.9%
Asian 1%

Gender

50.5% Male
49.5% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 7.3%
Special Education 17.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch 47%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

93.8% Attendance Rate
16.5% Chronic Absence

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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 #513 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 62% 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 509 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 93.8%. 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.