Serving 345 students in grades 2-4, Mosier ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 2-4
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mosier's student population of 345 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mosier ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mosier is 0.38, 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
#1141 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
77%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mosier's ranking?
Mosier is ranked #1141 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mosier often compared to?
Mosieris often viewed alongside schools like Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mosier?
345 students attend Mosier.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mosier students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mosier?
Mosier has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mosier offer ?
Mosier offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mosier part of?
Mosier is part of South Hadley School District.
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