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St. . Mary's Primary School

106 Washington Street, Taunton, MA, 02780-0278 -

School Notes Overview:

Welcome! With the opening of St. Mary’s School in 1908, by the Sisters of the Holy Union of the Sacred Heart, a legacy of Catholic education in the City of Taunton was born.Over the past one hundred years, our school has provided that special vision of life and learning rooted in faith to generations of students. Throughout our rich history, our traditions, legacies and standards of excellence are the tenets that truly make our school special and unique in this millennium. St. Mary’s Primary School is an accredited school of choice for students in our three-year old pre-kindergarten program through fifth grade. Even though St. Mary’s is considered a parish school, students come from a multitude of area parishes, both Catholic and non-Catholic. It is the mission of St. Mary’s Primary School to provide our students with a challenging and quality education, within the framework of a caring, safe, and Christ-centered learning environment. We strive to educate the whole child with emphasis on respecting the uniqueness of each individual in developing his/her personal potential. Our commitment is to prepare and develop faith-filled, responsible citizens, and life-long learners who can meet the challenges of today’s diverse world. ...

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School Overview:

	St. . Mary's Primary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Year Founded	1908
County	Bristol County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	350 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	8%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 21 students
	Kind - 62 students
	Grade 1 - 50 students
	Grade 2 - 59 students
	Grade 3 - 56 students
	Grade 4 - 55 students
	Grade 5 - 47 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	20 teachers
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:22	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Head of School	Brian M. Cote
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	5
	Extracurriculars
	Boy Scouts	Drama Club
	Extended Care Program	Girl's Scouts
	Various After-School Programs

School Notes:

Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence in Catholic Education
Safe, Caring and Christian Learning Environment
Well-rounded and Challenging Academic Program
Faith and Values-Based Curriculum
State Certified Faculty
Accredited by New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc.
Member of National Catholic Educator's Association
Half & Full Day 3 & 4 Year Old Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Full Day Kindergarten Program
Before & After School Care Provided
State-of-the-Art Technology Program
Music, Art & Drama Programs
Annual Drama Club Productions
Strong Creative Writing Program
Community Service Opportunities
Student Enrichment/Extra-Curriculiar Programs
Active School Life Parent's Organization
Family-Oriented Activities
Profile last updated: 12/07/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02780)	School Zip (02780)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	49,443 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	22%	43%
Population Average Age	36 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$41,753	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	54 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	59% / 41%	58% / 42%