Greenfield School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 6 public schools in Greenfield School District, serving 1,699 students. Greenfield School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Greenfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Greenfield School District are Greenfield High School, Discovery School At Four Corners and Newton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Greenfield School District |
| School District Website | http://www.gpsk12.org |
| School District Phone Number | (413) 772-1311 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,699 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 160 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Greenfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 403 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #352 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 25 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 308 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 18% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 38 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 1,231 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 72% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 96 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 117 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 162 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 150 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 135 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 136 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 158 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 126 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 131 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 122 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 130 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 89 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 73 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 85 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 85 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $21,422 is higher than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $20,358 is higher than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $36 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $35 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $21,422 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $20,358 | $18,839 |
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Greenfield School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Greenfield High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%21 Barr Avenue10
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Grades: 8-12 | 462 students
- Discovery School At Four Corners Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%21 Ferrante Avenue10
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1378
Grades: K-4 | 252 students
- Newton School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%70 Shelburne Rd10
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Grades: K-4 | 242 students
- Federal Street School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%125 Federal Street10
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1380
Grades: K-4 | 247 students
- Greenfield Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 33%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%195 Federal Street10
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1360
Grades: 5-7 | 379 students
- The Academy Of Early Learning At North Parish1 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Grades: PK | 117 students
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