Chicopee School District
School District · Chicopee, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
6,807
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
6,807
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#203 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,218
+$847 vs Massachusetts median
District size
6,807 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Chicopee ranks #203 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Chicopee's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bowie (8.0/10), Litwin (6.8/10), and Lambert-Lavoie (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Chicopee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowie | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Litwin | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Lambert-Lavoie | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Chicopee Academy | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Bellamy Middle | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Gen John J Stefanik | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Streiber Memorial School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Chicopee Comprehensive High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Dupont Middle | 4.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Chicopee High | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chicopee
Chicopee is a Chicopee, Massachusetts school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 6,807 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. District-level spending was $22,218 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Chicopee demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bowie, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Chicopee students show an average math proficiency of 36.4% and ELA proficiency of 40.0%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Chicopee, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chicopee with test data.
Schools in Chicopee
15 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Chicopee
- Total Enrollment
- 6,807
- Teachers (FTE)
- 615
- District spending per student
- $22,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chicopee?
Chicopee has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chicopee?
The average composite rating for Chicopee is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Chicopee?
Chicopee's district-level spending was $22,218 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chicopee?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chicopee is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chicopee?
Bowie is the highest-rated school in Chicopee with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Chicopee?
Across schools in Chicopee with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chicopee compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Chicopee has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 15 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Chicopee 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)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (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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