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South Hadley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,644 students in South Hadley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in South Hadley School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
1,644 Students
921,371 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
78,182 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
South Hadley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#295 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.65
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
67,994 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
288 Students
231,903 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
25%
# Black Students
32 Students
88,590 Students
% Black Students
2%
10%
# White Students
1,236 Students
486,605 Students
% White Students
75%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
41,570 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
32,475
# Students in K Grade:
106
62,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
65,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
67,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
64,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
113
66,215
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
67,350
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
67,756
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
68,825
# Students in 8th Grade:
114
69,089
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
73,822
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
73,471
# Students in 11th Grade:
135
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,196 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,714. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,948 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,196
$23,714
Spending / Student
$21,948
$24,468
Best South Hadley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hadley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
153 Newton Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5063
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Mosier
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5077
Grades: 2-4
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Michael E. Smith Middle 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
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
Grades: PK-1
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Hadley School District?
South Hadley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,644 students.
What is the rank of South Hadley School District?
South Hadley School District is ranked #294 out of 394 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Hadley School District?
75% of South Hadley School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Hadley School District?
South Hadley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is South Hadley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,948 is less than the state median of $24,468. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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