Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Edmund Hatch Bennett ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edmund Hatch Bennett's student population of 313 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edmund Hatch Bennett ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edmund Hatch Bennett is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
21%
10%
White
59%
51%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edmund Hatch Bennett's ranking?
Edmund Hatch Bennett is ranked #1125 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Edmund Hatch Bennett?
313 students attend Edmund Hatch Bennett.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Edmund Hatch Bennett students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edmund Hatch Bennett?
Edmund Hatch Bennett has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edmund Hatch Bennett offer ?
Edmund Hatch Bennett offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edmund Hatch Bennett part of?
Edmund Hatch Bennett is part of Taunton School District.
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