Serving 625 students in grades 7-12, Southwick Regional School 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 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwick Regional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southwick Regional School's student population of 625 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwick Regional School 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 Southwick Regional School is 0.19, 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
#850 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
90%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwick Regional School's ranking?
Southwick Regional School is ranked #850 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Southwick Regional School often compared to?
Southwick Regional Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agawam High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwick Regional School?
The graduation rate of Southwick Regional School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southwick Regional School?
625 students attend Southwick Regional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southwick Regional School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwick Regional School?
Southwick Regional School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwick Regional School offer ?
Southwick Regional School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwick Regional School part of?
Southwick Regional School is part of Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District.
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