Top Rankings
Northampton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,496 students in Northampton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Northampton School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,496 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northampton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.8%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
18%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
68%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,199 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,632 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$62 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,199
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,632
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Northampton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Street
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Leeds
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Florence Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1532
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Bridge Street
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Parsons Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northampton School District?
Northampton School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,496 students.
What is the rank of Northampton School District?
Northampton School District is ranked #186 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton School District?
68% of Northampton School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northampton School District?
Northampton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Northampton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,632 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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