For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 6,032 students in Hampshire County, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hampshire County, MA are Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Hopkins Academy and Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire County, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Hampshire County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hampshire County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 582-7040
Grades: K-12
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Hopkins Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 584-1106
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Amherst Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Chestnut Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1800
Grades: 7-8
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15 Mulligan Drive
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 552-1580
Grades: 7-12
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Hampshire Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Stage Rd
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 527-7680
Grades: 7-12
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Smith Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 School Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Hatfield, MA 01038
(413) 247-5641
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #88.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #99.
Granby Jr Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 East State Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7105
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 467-7105
Grades: 7-12
| 311 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Grades: 5-8
| 526 students
Rank: #1212.
Gateway Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #1313.
Ware Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
237 West Street
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6234
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6234
Grades: 7-12
| 497 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mountain View School
Magnet School
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Grades: PK-8
| 1,043 students
Hampshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421
Grades: 3-6
| 75 students
6 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0444
Grades: 1-2
| 90 students
2 Main Street
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Cummington, MA 01026
(413) 634-5327
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
9 School Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1540
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1540
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
16 Main St
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8424
Grades: PK-2
| 81 students
813 No. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 362-1305
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1545
Grades: K-4
| 175 students
48 Parsons Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1555
Grades: K-4
| 123 students
147 Huntington Rd
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 685-1370
Worthington, MA 01098
(413) 685-1370
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
7 Berkshire Avenue
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-0483
Grades: 1-2
| 193 students
200 Park Street
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-1530
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hampshire County, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hampshire County, MA include Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Hopkins Academy and Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hampshire County?
14 public middle schools are located in Hampshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire County?
Hampshire County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hampshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hampshire County include: Gateway Regional Middle School vs. Granby Jr Sr High School, John F Kennedy Middle School vs. Hampshire Regional High School, Ware Junior/senior High School vs. Granby Jr Sr High School
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