James L. Mulcahey Elementary School vs Joseph C Chamberlain
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 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
Joseph C Chamberlain
Taunton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
496 students
| Measure | James L. Mulcahey Elementary School Taunton, Massachusetts | Joseph C Chamberlain Taunton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #996 of 1,009 | #766 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #46658 of 50,301 | #29743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 898 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Taunton | Taunton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph C Chamberlain scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 16.9).
- •Joseph C Chamberlain does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Joseph C Chamberlain does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Joseph C Chamberlain does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.0).
- •James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 496.
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 Joseph C Chamberlain?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph C Chamberlain ranks higher (43.3 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 Joseph C Chamberlain?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Taunton and Taunton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School: 898. Joseph C Chamberlain: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James L. Mulcahey Elementary School and Joseph C Chamberlain rank in Massachusetts?
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School is 996th of 1,009 and Joseph C Chamberlain is 766th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).