Hawlemont School District

24 Ashfield Rd
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hawlemont 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 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 71 students in Hawlemont School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Hawlemont School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,824 Schools
# Students
71 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hawlemont School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 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)
#394 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
6-9%
41%
15-19%
44%
≤20%
44%
(2022-23)
18.9%
22.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.66
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
1%
26%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
96%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $43,676 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 110% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,873 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 96% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$43,676
$23,855
Spending / Student
$41,873
$24,613

Best Hawlemont School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawlemont Regional
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 School Street
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-8316
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hawlemont School District?
Hawlemont School District manages 1 public schools serving 71 students.
What is the rank of Hawlemont School District?
Hawlemont School District is ranked #387 out of 391 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 Hawlemont School District?
96% of Hawlemont School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hawlemont School District?
Hawlemont School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Hawlemont School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,873 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 96% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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