Benjamin Friedman Middle

Benjamin Friedman Middle, a medium-sized 6-8 campus in Taunton, Massachusetts, overseen by Taunton, serves 701 students, covering grades 5 through 7. Enrollment runs roughly 28% above the state mean of about 547.

Benjamin Friedman Middle is one of 13 schools operated by Taunton, a district that hosts 8,311 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Benjamin Friedman Middle reports that White students make up the majority at 59%. Other groups include 20% Black, 15% Hispanic, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 77% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Benjamin Friedman Middle has 45 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.5:1, putting Benjamin Friedman Middle higher than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Bristol County put the typical household earns roughly $85,625 per year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Bristol County runs 142 public schools (combined enrollment of about 80,897 students), of which Benjamin Friedman Middle is one.

Nearest neighbor: Joseph C Chamberlain, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Benjamin Friedman Middle.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Benjamin Friedman Middle has decreased 8%, going from 762 students in 2018 to 701 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 74% to 59% across the same window.

On the community side, members of the Benjamin Friedman Middle community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.