Serving 223 students in grades 7-12, Hopkins Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hopkins Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hopkins Academy's student population of 223 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hopkins Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopkins Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
4%
10%
White
76%
54%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopkins Academy's ranking?
Hopkins Academy is ranked #480 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hopkins Academy often compared to?
Hopkins Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Amherst Regional High School, Northampton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hopkins Academy?
The graduation rate of Hopkins Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hopkins Academy?
223 students attend Hopkins Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hopkins Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopkins Academy?
Hopkins Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hopkins Academy offer ?
Hopkins Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hopkins Academy part of?
Hopkins Academy is part of Hadley School District.
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