Serving 588 students in grades 7-12, Southwick Regional School 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 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Southwick-Tolland Regional High serves a central area in Southwick, MA, covering approximately 64.5 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 10.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 17.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwick Regional School's student population of 588 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
588 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Southwick Regional School 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 Southwick Regional School is 0.24, 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
#870 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
87%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Ram
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwick Regional School's ranking?
Southwick Regional School is ranked #870 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Southwick Regional School often compared to?
Southwick Regional Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agawam High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwick Regional School?
The graduation rate of Southwick Regional School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Southwick Regional School?
588 students attend Southwick Regional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southwick Regional School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwick Regional School?
Southwick Regional School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwick Regional School offer ?
Southwick Regional School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southwick Regional School part of?
Southwick Regional School is part of Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District.
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