Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hadley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hadley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hadley, MA, encompassing approximately 24.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 2.9 miles and the furthest edge located 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hadley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hadley Elementary School's student population of 315 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Average Class Size
21 students
School Motto
Every student entrusted to our tutelage will be treated as a valued learner.
School Rankings
Hadley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hadley Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hadley Elementary School's ranking?
Hadley Elementary School is ranked #836 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hadley Elementary School often compared to?
Hadley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mosier, Crocker Farm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hadley Elementary School?
315 students attend Hadley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hadley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hadley Elementary School?
Hadley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hadley Elementary School offer ?
Hadley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hadley Elementary School part of?
Hadley Elementary School is part of Hadley School District.
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