Mohawk Trail School District
School District · Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
806
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
806
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#112 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,607
+$8,236 vs Massachusetts median
District size
806 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Mohawk Trail ranks #112 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Mohawk Trail's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sanderson Academy (8.3/10), Colrain Central (7.6/10), and Mohawk Trail Regional School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mohawk Trail
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanderson Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Colrain Central | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Mohawk Trail Regional School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Buckland-Shelburne Regional | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mohawk Trail
Mohawk Trail is a Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 806 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $29,607 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Mohawk Trail demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sanderson Academy, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Mohawk Trail students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mohawk Trail, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mohawk Trail with test data.
Schools in Mohawk Trail
4 schoolsElementary Schools3
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Shelburne Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 806
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- District spending per student
- $29,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mohawk Trail?
Mohawk Trail has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mohawk Trail?
The average composite rating for Mohawk Trail is 6.7/10. 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 Mohawk Trail?
Mohawk Trail's district-level spending was $29,607 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 Mohawk Trail?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mohawk Trail is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mohawk Trail?
Sanderson Academy is the highest-rated school in Mohawk Trail with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Mohawk Trail?
Across schools in Mohawk Trail with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mohawk Trail compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Mohawk Trail has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.5%
How we rate schools
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Compare Mohawk Trail 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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