Top Rankings
Chicopee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,755 students in Chicopee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Chicopee School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
6,755 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
632 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chicopee 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 87% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#324 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.5%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
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
46%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
42%
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 $22,653 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,803 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$161 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,653
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,803
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chicopee School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chicopee Comprehensive High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
617 Montgomery Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3534
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3534
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Bowie
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 D.a.r.e. Way
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 594-3532
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 594-3532
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Lambert-lavoie
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 Kendall Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3444
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Streiber Memorial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40 Streiber Drive
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3446
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3446
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Gen John J Stefanik
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Meadow Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3464
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3464
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Litwin
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Litwin Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3545
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3545
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Chicopee High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3437
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3437
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Barry
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44 Connell Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3425
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3425
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Bellamy Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
314 Pendleton Avenue
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3527
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3527
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Dupont Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-1881
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-1881
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Bowe
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Hampden Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3431
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3431
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1212.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26 Memorial Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3501
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3501
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Chicopee Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12 Dare Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
125 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3526
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3526
Gr: PK-2 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
66 Macek Drive
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3597
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3597
Gr: PK | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chicopee School District?
Chicopee School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,755 students.
What is the rank of Chicopee School District?
Chicopee School District is ranked #321 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chicopee School District?
46% of Chicopee School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chicopee School District?
Chicopee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Chicopee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,803 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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