Belchertown School District
School District · Belchertown, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,967
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,967
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Belchertown?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Belchertown 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.
Jabish Middle School
Belchertown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swift River Elementary
Belchertown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chestnut Hill Community School
Belchertown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#134 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,967
$3,404 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,081 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Belchertown ranks #134 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Belchertown's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jabish Middle School (6.9/10), Swift River Elementary (6.5/10), and Chestnut Hill Community School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Belchertown
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jabish Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Swift River Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Chestnut Hill Community School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Belchertown High | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Belchertown
Belchertown is a Belchertown, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,081 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $17,967 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Belchertown demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jabish Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Belchertown students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Belchertown, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Belchertown with test data.
Schools in Belchertown
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Belchertown
- Total Enrollment
- 2,081
- Teachers (FTE)
- 169
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Belchertown?
Belchertown has 5 schools in total — 2 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 Belchertown?
The average composite rating for Belchertown is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Belchertown?
Belchertown spends $17,967 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Belchertown?
The average student-teacher ratio in Belchertown is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Belchertown?
Jabish Middle School is the highest-rated school in Belchertown with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Belchertown?
Across schools in Belchertown with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Belchertown compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Belchertown has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 5 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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Compare Belchertown 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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