Below Average
#1515 of 1,793 schools in MA
Agawam Junior High
Middle School · Agawam
1305 Springfield St Suite 2, Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Enrollment
551
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.4
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
551
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.4
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,515 of 1,793
In Feeding Hills
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#4 of 8
Agawam
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About Agawam Junior High
Agawam Junior High is a public middle school in Feeding Hills, MA, part of Agawam. Agawam Junior High serves approximately 551 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Agawam Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,515 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Agawam Junior High show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 4.4
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 9:1 students to teachers, Agawam Junior High sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
36% of students at Agawam Junior High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Agawam Junior High — Students at Agawam Junior High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.
How Agawam Junior High Compares
See how Agawam Junior High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1305 Springfield St Suite 2, Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Agawam Junior High may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Roberta G. Doering School (rated 4.4/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Agawam), with a very similar rating. Additionally, West Springfield Middle (rated 4.3/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby West Springfield), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Feeding Hills, see our Feeding Hills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clifford M Granger Feeding Hills | 0.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Agawam High Agawam | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Tatham West Springfield | 2.8 mi | 9.1 |
| William P. Sapelli Elementary Agawam | 2.4 mi | 3.1 |
| James Clark School Agawam | 2.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Agawam Early Childhood Center Agawam | 2.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Mittineague West Springfield | 3.3 mi | 6.4 |
| ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL West Springfield | 3.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Roberta G. Doering School Agawam | 3.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Memorial West Springfield | 3.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Benjamin J Phelps Agawam | 3.1 mi | 6.0 |
| John R Fausey West Springfield | 4.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Munger Hill Westfield | 3.7 mi | 4.5 |
| West Springfield High West Springfield | 4.4 mi | 6.2 |
| West Springfield Middle West Springfield | 4.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Philip G Coburn West Springfield | 4.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Paper Mill Westfield | 4.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Southwick Regional School Southwick | 3.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Hampden Charter School of Science West West Springfield | 4.3 mi | 6.4 |
| MAY CTR SCHOOL FOR AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIS West Springfield | 4.3 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,485
Median Home Value
$315,900
Median Rent
$1,124/mo
Population
12,374
College Educated
33.9%
Homeownership
74.8%
Avg Commute
23.3 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Median Age
46.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Arthur M Longsjo Middle School Fitchburg, MA | 4.4 |
| Gardner Middle School Gardner, MA | 4.4 |
| Hawthorne Brook Townsend, MA | 4.4 |
| Pickering Middle Lynn, MA | 4.4 |
| Roberta G. Doering School Agawam, MA | 4.4 |
| John T. Nichols Middle Middleborough, MA | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Agawam Junior High
What grades does Agawam Junior High serve?
Agawam Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Agawam Junior High?
Agawam Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agawam Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Agawam Junior High is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Agawam Junior High rank in MA?
Agawam Junior High ranks #1,515 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Agawam Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Agawam Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Agawam Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Agawam Junior High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Agawam Junior High a charter school?
No, Agawam Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Agawam Junior High a Title I school?
No, Agawam Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (413) 821-0561
Resources & Links
District
Agawam- District Enrollment
- 3,504
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,290
- District Rank
- #4 of 8
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