BENJAMIN FRIEDMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Benjamin Friedman Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Taunton school district, located in Taunton, MA with about 762 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, Benjamin Friedman Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Benjamin Friedman Middle at (508) 821-1493 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 821-1493
http://www.tauntonschools.org
BENJAMIN FRIEDMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Taunton, MA with about 762 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Taunton
- Total Students:
- 762
- Teachers:
- 51.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 762 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENJAMIN FRIEDMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.0%
- Black or African American
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.