Erving School District

201 Wendell Road
New Salem, MA 01355
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Erving School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 123 students in Erving School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Erving School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,837 Schools
# Students
123 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Erving School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#355 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
41%
20-29%
44%
<50%
44%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
7%
25%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
86%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $48,707 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $54,951 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$48,707
$23,845
Spending / Student
$54,951
$24,602

Best Erving School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erving Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28 Northfield Rd
Erving, MA 01344
(413) 423-3326
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Erving School District?
Erving School District manages 1 public schools serving 123 students.
What is the rank of Erving School District?
Erving School District is ranked #353 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Erving School District?
86% of Erving School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Erving School District?
Erving School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Erving School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $54,951 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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