For the 2026-27 school year, there are 44 public middle schools serving 20,194 students in Hampden County, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hampden County, MA are Glenbrook Middle School, Williams Middle School and Birchland Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampden County, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Hampden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hampden County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenbrook Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Cambridge Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4250
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Williams Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 Williams Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4260
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Birchland Park
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Hanward Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5480
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
(413) 525-5480
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7284
Gr: 6-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #55.
Wilbraham Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
466 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9061
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9061
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2071 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 231-2722
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Hampden Charter School Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Johnson Rd
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-9090
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-9090
Gr: 6-12 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Southwick Regional School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Feeding Hills Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-6171
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Monson High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Margaret Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4589
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4589
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
West Springfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Middle School Dr
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
Gr: 6-8 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Agawam Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Springfield Street, Suite
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
(413) 821-0561
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
(413) 821-0561
Gr: 7-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-1900
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-1900
Gr: 7-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Palmer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4105 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-6511
Gr: 7-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Libertas Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 342-5510
Gr: 6-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Paul R Baird Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Rooney Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5685
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5685
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Gr: 5-11 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2929
Gr: 6-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Stem Middle Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Alton Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6750
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-6750
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Joseph Metcalf School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
John J Duggan Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Holyoke Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111
Gr: K-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Springfield International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Gr: K-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Forest Park Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Van Sickle Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3030.
Conservatory Of The Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
339 State St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7070
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 787-7070
Gr: 6-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Springfield Realization Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Emergence Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-11 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 366-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Kiley Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Kiley Prep
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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Hampden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
174 Brush Hill Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
1 Russell Stage Rd
Blandford, MA 01008
(413) 685-1350
Blandford, MA 01008
(413) 685-1350
Gr: K-4
Center For Excellence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
40 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3446
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 594-3446
Gr: K-3 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 42%
766 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5031
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-5031
Gr: 2-3 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333
Gr: 8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
24 Converse Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8109
Gr: 6-7 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Gr: 11-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
91 East Mountain Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-9752
Gr: 3-8 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
21 Thompson Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4155
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4155
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
409 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
(413) 357-6626
Granville, MA 01034
(413) 357-6626
Gr: K-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
29 Thompson Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4153
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4153
Gr: 1 | 17 students
Holyoke Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
165 Sargeant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Gr: 1-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
455 Island Pond Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7044
Gr: PK | 135 students Minority enrollment: 65%
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
54 Winsor Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-4480
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-4480
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Magnet Middle For Arts (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Mass Career Dev Institute (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
140 Wilbraham Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 781-5640
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 781-5640
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Minority enrollment: 94%
25 Dartmouth Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6360
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
New Leadership Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
37 Alderman St
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 782-9111
Gr: 6-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 572-6441
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
134 Sprinfield St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 536-3201
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 536-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Minority enrollment: 98%
94 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Southwick, MA 01077
(413) 569-5951
Gr: 5-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
43 Margaret Street
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4160
Monson, MA 01057
(413) 267-4160
Gr: PK-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter Public School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
91 School St
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 747-5200
Gr: K-8
155 Highland Avenue
Russell, MA 01071
(413) 642-7130
Russell, MA 01071
(413) 642-7130
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
S.a.g.e. (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Sage /christian Life Center
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7285
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7285
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Shriners Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
516 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-2000
Springfield Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
140 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7036
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7036
Gr: K-12 | 192 students Minority enrollment: 79%
90 Berkshire St
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
(413) 787-7036
Gr: K-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
85 Wilbraham Rd
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-8950
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-8950
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 750-2887
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Show 5 more closed public schools in Hampden County, MA (out of 40 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hampden County, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hampden County, MA include Glenbrook Middle School, Williams Middle School and Birchland Park.
How many public middle schools are located in Hampden County?
48 public middle schools are located in Hampden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampden County?
Hampden County public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hampden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hampden County include: Glenbrook Middle School vs. Williams Middle School, Westfield Middle School vs. Dupont Middle School, West Springfield Middle School vs. Bellamy Middle School
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