Westhampton Elementary School
Westhampton Elementary School serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Westhampton Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Westhampton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Westhampton Elementary School's student population of 122 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 122 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westhampton Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westhampton Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #355 out of 1666 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 93% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westhampton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Westhampton Elementary School is Hampshire Regional High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is R. K. Finn Ryan Road (3.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Easthampton Hampshire Regional High School Math: 57% | Reading: 67%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 701 students10
0.9 miles
19 Stage Rd
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680 0.9 7-12 701 - Florence R. K. Finn Ryan Road Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 221 students10
3.7 miles
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550 3.7 K-5 221 - Williamsburg Anne T. Dunphy School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 163 students10
4.6 miles
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421 4.6 PK-6 163 - Florence John F Kennedy Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 615 students10
5.0 miles
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489 5 6-8 615
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