For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,125 students in Belchertown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Belchertown School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,125 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Belchertown School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#220 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.64
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
165 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
24%
# Black Students
26 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,794 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
85%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
127
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
166
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,579 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 150% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,217 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 2578% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,579
$23,913
Spending / Student
$18,217
$24,672
Best Belchertown School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belchertown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
142 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-9419
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Hill Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0437
Grades: 4-6
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Swift River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 State Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0472
Grades: 1-3
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Jabish Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
62 North Washington Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0433
Grades: 7-8
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Spring
Magnet School
57 South Main Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0428
Grades: PK-K
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belchertown School District?
Belchertown School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,125 students.
What is the rank of Belchertown School District?
Belchertown School District is ranked #224 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Belchertown School District?
85% of Belchertown School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belchertown School District?
Belchertown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Belchertown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,217 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 2578% over four school years.
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