Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Munger Hill ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Munger Hill serves the southeast part of Westfield, MA, covering approximately 5.3 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Munger Hill's student population of 320 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
320 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Excellence Together
School Rankings
Munger Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Munger Hill is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1181 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Munger Hill's ranking?
Munger Hill is ranked #1181 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Munger Hill often compared to?
Munger Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Highland, Woodland School, Abner Gibbs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Munger Hill?
320 students attend Munger Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Munger Hill students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Munger Hill?
Munger Hill has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Munger Hill offer ?
Munger Hill offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Munger Hill part of?
Munger Hill is part of Westfield School District.
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