Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hoosac Valley Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoosac Valley Elementary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy
School Rankings
Hoosac Valley 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 Hoosac Valley Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1235 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Hoosac Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Hoosac Valley Elementary School is ranked #1235 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hoosac Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Hoosac Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert T. Capeless Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hoosac Valley Elementary School?
398 students attend Hoosac Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hoosac Valley Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoosac Valley Elementary School?
Hoosac Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hoosac Valley Elementary School offer ?
Hoosac Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hoosac Valley Elementary School part of?
Hoosac Valley Elementary School is part of Hoosac Valley Regional School District.
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