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E.D. Taft Elementary School

Public | PK-4 & ungraded | 850 students

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5 stars

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Posted March 8, 2011

We've had nothing but a great experience with this school since moving here. The administrators and teachers seem to genuinely care for each and every child that passes though the doors. As a parent, you need to know that you're as essential to your child's education as the building, teachers and program they are a part of. If every parent understood that, this would be a top notch, unstoppable community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2007

I have had two children go through Earl D Taft Elementary School. My third child has one more year to go. I have the utmost respect for the staff at this school. Children's education and safety is their top priority. My nine yr old has Aspergers Syndrome so we have been very involved with Special Education specialists. Over the years they have been able to provide the highest level of patience, understanding and opportunities for my child. Without their support and their willingness to help in anyway they could, I believe that my child would not be as able to perform at the level he does now. Great school!
—Submitted by Jean Reimer, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
55%
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 Students71%
Female77%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students71%
Female68%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities32%
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 Students47%
Female59%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female33%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities9%
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 91% 70%
Hispanic 4% 14%
Black 2% 8%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Asian 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 13%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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16 Granite St
Uxbridge, MA 01569
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Phone: (508) 278-8643

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