Greenfield School District

195 Federal Street Suite 100
Greenfield, MA 01301
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,446 students in Greenfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Greenfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
6 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
1,446 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Greenfield 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 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#385 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Greenfield  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenfield  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenfield  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greenfield  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Greenfield  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
305 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
24%
# Black Students
36 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,007 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
70%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
82
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
125
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
79
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
9
1,618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,102 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,876 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Greenfield  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$39 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Greenfield  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,102
$23,913
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Greenfield  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,876
$24,672
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Greenfield  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Greenfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Barr Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1350
Grades: 8-12
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery School At Four Corners
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Ferrante Avenue
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1378
Grades: K-4
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Federal Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1380
Grades: K-4
| 193 students
Rank: #44.
Newton School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Shelburne Rd
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1370
Grades: K-4
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Greenfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
195 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1360
Grades: 5-7
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Place Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1390
Grades: PK
| 82 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Greenfield School District?
Greenfield School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,446 students.
What is the rank of Greenfield School District?
Greenfield School District is ranked #378 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 Greenfield School District?
70% of Greenfield School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greenfield School District?
Greenfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Greenfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,876 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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