Top Rankings
Belchertown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,043 students in Belchertown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Belchertown School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,043 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belchertown School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#229 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.5%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,848 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,558 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$42 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,848
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,558
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Belchertown School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belchertown High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Gr: 9-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Hill Community School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Gr: 4-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Swift River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Gr: 1-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Jabish Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
62 North Washington Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Gr: 7-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
57 South Main Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Gr: PK-K | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belchertown School District?
Belchertown School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,043 students.
What is the rank of Belchertown School District?
Belchertown School District is ranked #234 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belchertown School District?
83% of Belchertown School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belchertown School District?
Belchertown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Belchertown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,558 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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