For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 910 students in South Hadley, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Hadley, MA are Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School and Michael E. Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Hadley, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in South Hadley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Hadley, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Gr: 7-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Gr: 5-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in South Hadley, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in South Hadley, MA include Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School and Michael E. Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Hadley?
2 public middle schools are located in South Hadley.
What is the racial composition of students in South Hadley?
South Hadley public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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