James L. Mulcahey Elementary School vs John F Parker Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
Taunton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
898 students
John F Parker Middle
Taunton · Public middle · Grades 5–7
517 students
| Measure | James L. Mulcahey Elementary School Taunton, Massachusetts | John F Parker Middle Taunton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,009 | #269 of 300 |
| National rank | #46658 of 50,301 | #12316 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 898 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| city | Taunton | Taunton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Parker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 16.9).
- •John F Parker Middle does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •John F Parker Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •James L. Mulcahey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 517.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James L. Mulcahey Elementary School better than John F Parker Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John F Parker Middle ranks higher (27.9 vs 16.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James L. Mulcahey Elementary School and John F Parker Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School: 898. John F Parker Middle: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James L. Mulcahey Elementary School and John F Parker Middle rank in Massachusetts?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is 996th of 1,009 and John F Parker Middle is 269th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).