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Woodland School vs. Powder Mill School

Should you attend Woodland School or Powder Mill School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Woodland School
80 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Powder Mill School
94 Powder Mill Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Woodland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Woodland School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 381 students in grades 3-6, Powder Mill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-2
3-6
Total Students
320 students
381 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Woodland School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Powder Mill School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Woodland School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Powder Mill School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Woodland School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Powder Mill School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Woodland School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Powder Mill School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#882 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Powder Mill School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(14-15 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Woodland School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powder Mill School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(14-15 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Woodland School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powder Mill School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powder Mill School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Woodland School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Powder Mill School by grade.
Pre-K Students
43
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Kindergarten Students
85
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Grade 1 Students
99
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Grade 2 Students
93
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Grade 3 Students
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87
Grade 4 Students
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98
Grade 5 Students
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102
Grade 6 Students
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94

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Woodland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Powder Mill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Woodland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Powder Mill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Woodland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Powder Mill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Woodland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Powder Mill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Woodland School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Powder Mill School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Woodland School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Powder Mill School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Woodland School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Woodland School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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