Hopkins Academy

131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
10
Top 50%
Hopkins Academy is the public middle and senior high school for the town of Hadley, Massachusetts, United States.
Serving 203 students in grades 7-12, Hopkins Academy ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : Hopkins Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Hadley, MA, covering approximately 24.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hopkins Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Hopkins Academy's student population of 203 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
203 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1664

School Rankings

Hopkins Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopkins Academy is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#651 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
16%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
69%
51%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
31%
0.50

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

≥90%
89.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
15.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Golden Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hopkins Academy's ranking?
Hopkins Academy is ranked #651 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hopkins Academy often compared to?
Hopkins Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Amherst Regional High School, Northampton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hopkins Academy?
The graduation rate of Hopkins Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Hopkins Academy?
203 students attend Hopkins Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hopkins Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hopkins Academy?
Hopkins Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hopkins Academy offer ?
Hopkins Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hopkins Academy part of?
Hopkins Academy is part of Hadley School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : Hopkins Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Hadley, MA, covering approximately 24.6 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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