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William H Taylor

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 274 students

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Posted August 12, 2009

I think this is a really great school both of my daughters transfered to this school from down south and I noticed the teaching it more advanced. The principal was an absolute wonderful guy and very hands on unlike others !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2008

The Taylor School has a very deciated principal. He is very care of his pupils and works with families with kids with special needs.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
57%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
45%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students59%
Female65%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female75%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students12%
Femalen/a
Male8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White15%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students24%
Femalen/a
Male23%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students56%
Female53%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female60%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students41%
Female40%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 82% 70%
Hispanic 10% 14%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Asian 2% 5%
Black 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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620 Brock Ave
New Bedford, MA 02744
Phone: (508) 997-4511

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