Northampton 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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,573 students in Northampton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Northampton School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Northampton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
77 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
443 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
24%
# Black Students
74 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,767 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
69%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
180 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
167
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
194
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
216
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
11
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,591 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Northampton School District?
Northampton School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,573 students.
What is the rank of Northampton School District?
Northampton School District is ranked #199 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Northampton School District?
69% of Northampton School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northampton School District?
Northampton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Northampton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,591 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,573 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
