Serving 175 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Neil A Pepin ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neil A Pepin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Neil A Pepin's student population of 175 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Neil A Pepin ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neil A Pepin is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1178 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
22%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
66%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neil A Pepin's ranking?
Neil A Pepin is ranked #1178 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Neil A Pepin often compared to?
Neil A Pepinis often viewed alongside schools like Center School, Maple by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Neil A Pepin?
175 students attend Neil A Pepin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Neil A Pepin students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neil A Pepin?
Neil A Pepin has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Neil A Pepin offer ?
Neil A Pepin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Neil A Pepin part of?
Neil A Pepin is part of Easthampton School District.
School Reviews
4 1/17/2018
Our son's experience at Center-Pepin has been almost entirely wonderful. His teachers have been excellent and communicative, he has made many friends and the school has an excellent interface with many of the local preschool/after-school day cares that are essential in this primarily working-class community (our son's, Our Lady, is wonderful as well and has been invaluable and extremely convenient to both the school and our work/home). The school has some administrative challenges and faces a lot of budget pressures thanks to charter schools and school of choice draining their funds away, but the community it fosters is full of real, genuine parents who all love their kids and teachers who love them too. A great place to send your kid, and don't let anybody tell you different.
1 12/6/2016
Initial impression of school was great until third week in and teachers expectations are ridiculous of out children. Apparently children are not meant to be kids but miniature adults. Substitute called child stupid and that said child knows nothing. Child just turned five. Giving kids great perspective on the world outside of the home. Bullying is also acceptable as they do not hold bullies accountable.
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