Benjamin Friedman Middle

www.tauntonschools.org

701 Students

Middle School 5th - 7th

School Overview

Benjamin Friedman Middle School, located in Taunton, Massachusetts, is part of the Taunton Public Schools district and serves students in grades 5 through 8. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for the transition to high school. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to engage students across diverse subjects while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Beyond academics, Benjamin Friedman Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school offers various programs and activities designed to help students explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of belonging. With a focus on inclusive practices and effective communication between staff, families, and the wider Taunton community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

701

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Friedman Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	105
Black	140
Asian	6
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
414 (59.1%)
Black
140 (20.0%)
Hispanic
105 (15.0%)
Two or More
33 (4.7%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Taunton
Phone:	(508)821-1493
Website:	http://www.tauntonschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 7th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 231

Grade 6 218

Grade 7 252