Serving 308 students in grades 4-7, Hoosac Valley Middle 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 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-7
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoosac Valley Middle School's student population of 308 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hoosac Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoosac Valley Middle School is 0.17, 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
#1395 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
91%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hoosac Valley Middle School's ranking?
Hoosac Valley Middle School is ranked #1395 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hoosac Valley Middle School?
308 students attend Hoosac Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hoosac Valley Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoosac Valley Middle School?
Hoosac Valley Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hoosac Valley Middle School offer ?
Hoosac Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hoosac Valley Middle School part of?
Hoosac Valley Middle School is part of Hoosac Valley Regional School District.
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