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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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,620 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 37% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
1,620 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Hadley 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#272 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
19%
26%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
74%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,855. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,273 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,510
$23,855
Spending / Student
$22,273
$24,613
Best South Hadley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hadley High School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Mosier
(Math: 39% | 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
Gr: 2-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5074
Gr: 5-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
00 Lyman Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 538-5068
Gr: PK-1 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Hadley School District?
South Hadley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,620 students.
What is the rank of South Hadley School District?
South Hadley School District is ranked #277 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. 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?
74% of South Hadley School District students are White, 19% 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 $22,273 is less than the state median of $24,613. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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