Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hadley ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Hadley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
4%
10%
White
70%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hadley's ranking?
Hadley is ranked #345 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hadley?
356 students attend Hadley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hadley students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hadley?
Hadley has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hadley offer ?
Hadley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hadley part of?
Hadley is part of Swampscott School District.
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