Northampton School District
School District · Northampton, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,713
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,713
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Northampton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northampton 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.
Northampton High
Northampton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Leeds
Leeds · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jackson Street
Northampton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#107 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,713
+$342 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,495 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Northampton ranks #107 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Northampton's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northampton High (8.2/10), Leeds (8.0/10), and Jackson Street (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Northampton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northampton High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Leeds | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Jackson Street | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | John F Kennedy Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Bridge Street | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | R. K. Finn Ryan Road | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.6/10, Northampton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northampton High, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Northampton students show an average math proficiency of 43.7% and ELA proficiency of 54.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Northampton with test data.
Schools in Northampton
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- 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 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Northampton?
Across schools in Northampton with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.1%. 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 6.6/10 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 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.1%
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Compare Northampton 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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