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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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,618 students in Northampton 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 Northampton School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
2,618 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Northampton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
437 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
23%
# Black Students
76 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,811 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
69%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
184 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
87
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
145
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
186
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
210
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
234
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
8
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,874 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,220 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,874
$23,991
Spending / Student
$21,220
$24,753
Best Northampton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northampton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
380 Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1346
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #22.
Leeds
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Florence Street
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1531
Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 587-1531
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Street
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Jackson Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1510
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Rank: #66.
Bridge Street
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Parsons Street
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 587-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northampton School District?
Northampton School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,618 students.
What is the rank of Northampton School District?
Northampton School District is ranked #200 out of 395 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton School District?
69% of Northampton School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
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 $21,220 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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