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Hatfield 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 322 students in Hatfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Hatfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2 Schools
1,836 Schools
# Students
322 Students
916,253 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
77,708 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hatfield 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
25%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
93%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,494 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,847. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,780 is higher than the state median of $24,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,494
$23,847
Spending / Student
$24,780
$24,604
Best Hatfield School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34 School Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hatfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
33 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5010
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hatfield School District?
Hatfield School District manages 2 public schools serving 322 students.
What is the rank of Hatfield School District?
Hatfield School District is ranked #220 out of 393 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hatfield School District?
93% of Hatfield School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hatfield School District?
Hatfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Hatfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,780 is higher than the state median of $24,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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