Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Edward F Leddy Elementary School 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
14%
10%
White
63%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Edward F Leddy Elementary School?
128 students attend Edward F Leddy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Edward F Leddy Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward F Leddy Elementary School?
Edward F Leddy Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Edward F Leddy Elementary School offer ?
Edward F Leddy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Edward F Leddy Elementary School part of?
Edward F Leddy Elementary School is part of Taunton School District.
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