Wildwood Elementary School

71 Strong Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wildwood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wildwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Wildwood Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wildwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wildwood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#800 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wildwood Elementary School 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.
40-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
25%
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Black
15%
10%
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White
46%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wildwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Wildwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wildwood Elementary School's ranking?
Wildwood Elementary School is ranked #800 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Wildwood Elementary School often compared to?
Wildwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort River Elementary School, Crocker Farm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?
311 students attend Wildwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Wildwood Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildwood Elementary School?
Wildwood Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wildwood Elementary School offer ?
Wildwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wildwood Elementary School part of?
Wildwood Elementary School is part of Amherst School District.
In what neighborhood is Wildwood Elementary School located?
Wildwood Elementary School is located in the Amherst Center neighborhood of Amherst, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Amherst Center.

School Reviews

2   1/11/2007
This school has potential due to the teaching staff. However, the administration, especially the principal, have no imagination. In nearly two years at the school the principal seems to have only created a new parking policy and installed sycophants as teachers. There is much dissatisfaction in the ranks. Also, parents are discouraged from involvment in the school. There is an air of secrecy surrounding this school. Good teachers are leaving.
- Posted by Parent - rob.l

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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