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#976 of 1,793 schools in MA
Benjamin J Phelps
Elementary School · Agawam · Agawam, MA
An Agawam elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
689 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
- Math 41% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin J Phelps score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Benjamin J Phelps sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,338/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Agawam), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,924
Median home value
$270,300
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Clark SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| St Mary's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| William P. Sapelli ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–4 | 2.0 mi | 285 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Agawam
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin J Phelps is listed in Agawam; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin J Phelps
Benjamin J Phelps is a public elementary school in Agawam, MA, part of Agawam, serving approximately 308 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #976 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin J Phelps
What grades does Benjamin J Phelps serve?
Benjamin J Phelps serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Benjamin J Phelps?
Benjamin J Phelps has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin J Phelps?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin J Phelps is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin J Phelps rank in MA?
Benjamin J Phelps ranks #976 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Benjamin J Phelps's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin J Phelps has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Benjamin J Phelps?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin J Phelps has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin J Phelps a charter school?
No, Benjamin J Phelps is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin J Phelps a Title I school?
No, Benjamin J Phelps is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (413) 821-0587
- Area population (ZIP 01001)
- 16,136
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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