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South Hadley 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 4 public schools serving 1,763 students in South Hadley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in South Hadley School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
1,763 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
South Hadley 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
299 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
23%
# Black Students
27 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,357 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
77%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
128
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
131
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
130
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
142
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
7
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,766 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,467 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,766
$23,971
Spending / Student
$20,467
$24,732
Best South Hadley School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hadley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
153 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Mosier
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
Grades: 2-4
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Grades: 5-8
| 536 students
Rank: n/an/a
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
Grades: PK-1
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Hadley School District?
South Hadley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,763 students.
What is the rank of South Hadley School District?
South Hadley School District is ranked #274 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 South Hadley School District?
77% of South Hadley School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Hadley School District?
South Hadley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is South Hadley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,467 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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