Hampden-Wilbraham School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 7 public schools in Hampden-Wilbraham School District, serving 3,060 students. Hampden-Wilbraham School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Hampden-Wilbraham School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Hampden-Wilbraham School District are Minnechaug Regional High School, Stony Hill School and Wilbraham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Hampden-Wilbraham School District |
| School District Website | http://www.hwrsd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (413) 596-3884 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,060 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 206 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Hampden-Wilbraham School District, which is ranked within the top 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #181 out of 403 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 6 Students | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 78 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 180 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 6% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 76 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 2,622 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 86% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 94 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 73 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 172 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 189 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 177 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 202 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 208 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 217 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 222 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 229 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 262 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 261 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 271 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 300 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 276 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 1 | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $18,349 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $16,823 is less than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $56 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $52 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,349 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,823 | $18,839 |
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Hampden-Wilbraham School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Minnechaug Regional High School Math: 86% | Reading: 98%
Rank:10/, Top 5%621 Main Street10
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9011
Grades: 9-12 | 1,109 student
- Stony Hill School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:7/, Top 50%675 Stony Hill Road10
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 599-1950
Grades: 2-3 | 297 students
- Wilbraham Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 64%
Rank:6/, Top 50%466 Stony Hill Road10
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9061
Grades: 6-8 | 608 students
- Green Meadows Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%38 North Rd10
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-3996
Grades: PK-5 | 250 students
- Soule Road Math: 45% | Reading: 56%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%300 Soule Road10
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9311
Grades: 4-5 | 344 students
- Thornton Burgess Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%85 Wilbraham Rd10
Hampden, MA 01036
(413) 566-8950
Grades: 6-8 | 105 students
- Mile Tree Elementary School625 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6921
Grades: PK-1 | 347 students
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