Agawam School District
School District · Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,290
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,290
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Agawam?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Agawam as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Agawam High
Agawam · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Benjamin J Phelps
Agawam · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clifford M Granger
Feeding Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#223 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,290
+$919 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,504 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Agawam ranks #223 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Agawam's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Agawam High (6.2/10), Benjamin J Phelps (6.0/10), and Clifford M Granger (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Agawam
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agawam High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Benjamin J Phelps | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Clifford M Granger | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Agawam Junior High | 4.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Roberta G. Doering School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | James Clark School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | William P. Sapelli Elementary | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Agawam
Agawam is a Feeding Hills, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,504 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $22,290 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Agawam demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Agawam High, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Agawam students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 51.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Agawam, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Agawam with test data.
Schools in Agawam
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Feeding Hills
- Total Enrollment
- 3,504
- Teachers (FTE)
- 277
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Agawam?
Agawam has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Agawam?
The average composite rating for Agawam is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Agawam?
Agawam spends $22,290 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Agawam?
The average student-teacher ratio in Agawam is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Agawam?
Agawam High is the highest-rated school in Agawam with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Agawam?
Across schools in Agawam with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Agawam compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Agawam has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.0%
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Compare Agawam with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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