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Mohawk Trail School District (2026) - Ashfield, MA

Mohawk Trail School District

24 Ashfield Rd
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 805 students in Mohawk Trail 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 Mohawk Trail School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
805 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mohawk Trail School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#307 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
42%
35%
44%
25-29%
44%
(21-22)
80-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
5%
26%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
89%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,189 is higher than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,840 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,189
$23,855
Spending / Student
$29,840
$24,613

Best Mohawk Trail School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanderson Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
808 Cape Street
Ashfield, MA 01330
(413) 628-4404
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Buckland-shelburne Regional
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Mechanic Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-2521
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Mohawk Trail Regional School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Ashfield Road
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
(413) 625-9811
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Colrain Central
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Jacksonville Rd
Colrain, MA 01340
(413) 624-3451
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mohawk Trail School District?
Mohawk Trail School District manages 4 public schools serving 805 students.
What is the rank of Mohawk Trail School District?
Mohawk Trail School District is ranked #306 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mohawk Trail School District?
89% of Mohawk Trail School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mohawk Trail School District?
Mohawk Trail School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Mohawk Trail School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,840 is higher than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 805 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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