Enrollment
701
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taunton, MA
Benjamin Friedman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Friedman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251152001662
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Friedman Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Taunton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 701
- students enrolled
Benjamin Friedman Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Friedman Middle ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Taunton, MA.
School address
District: Taunton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251152001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Benjamin Friedman Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Benjamin Friedman Middle
Benjamin Friedman Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Taunton, Massachusetts, enrolling 701 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 701 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Taunton spends $17,503 per pupil, 22% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Taunton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elizabeth Pole (635 students): Benjamin Friedman Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.4:1).
Taunton also operates Taunton High (2,877 students) and James L. Mulcahey Elementary School (898 students) alongside Benjamin Friedman Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Friedman Middle compares
Benjamin Friedman Middle on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Benjamin Friedman Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taunton, which includes Benjamin Friedman Middle.
$17,503
Per student
-22%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 50.0%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Benjamin Friedman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James L. Mulcahey Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph H Martin | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Pole | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Taunton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Friedman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Taunton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Pole
Standard public school
635 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
John F Parker Middle
Standard public school
517 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Edmund Hatch Bennett
Standard public school
313 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
H H Galligan
Standard public school
286 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~701 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Friedman Middle
How many students attend Benjamin Friedman Middle?
Benjamin Friedman Middle has 701 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taunton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Friedman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Friedman Middle is 14:1, which is 14% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Friedman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Friedman Middle is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Taunton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Friedman Middle?
Benjamin Friedman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Benjamin Friedman Middle rank among elementary schools in Taunton?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Friedman Middle ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Taunton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Taunton on the city page.
Is Benjamin Friedman Middle a good school?
Benjamin Friedman Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Taunton?
Besides Benjamin Friedman Middle, Taunton also operates Taunton High (2,877 students), James L. Mulcahey Elementary School (898 students), and Joseph H Martin (647 students). See the Taunton district page for the complete list.
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