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6.8 avg / 10

Northampton School District

School District · Northampton, Massachusetts

Students: 2,495
Teachers (FTE): 239

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,713

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#83 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,713

+$342 vs Massachusetts median

District size

2,495 students

Typical than Massachusetts median

About Northampton

Northampton is a Northampton, Massachusetts school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,495 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $21,713 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Northampton demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Northampton High, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Northampton students show an average math proficiency of 40.3% and ELA proficiency of 50.6%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Northampton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 40.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Northampton with test data.

District Details

City
Northampton
Total Enrollment
2,495
Teachers (FTE)
239
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northampton?

Northampton has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Northampton?

The average composite rating for Northampton is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northampton?

Northampton spends $21,713 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Northampton?

The average student-teacher ratio in Northampton is 10.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Northampton?

Northampton High is the highest-rated school in Northampton with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What are the test scores in Northampton?

Across schools in Northampton with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Northampton compare to other districts in Massachusetts?

Northampton has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 6 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
40.3%
ELA Proficiency
50.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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