Northampton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,495 students in Northampton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Northampton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 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.
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Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
450 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
25%
# Black Students
81 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
1,686 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
68%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
183 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
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# Students in PK Grade:
43
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
142
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
171
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
151
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
207
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
9
1,798
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The revenue/student of $21,903 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,266 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Northampton School District?
Northampton School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,495 students.
What is the rank of Northampton School District?
Northampton School District is ranked #200 out of 393 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northampton School District?
68% of Northampton School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 10:1, 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 $22,266 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
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