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#1417 of 1,793 schools in MA

Clifford M Granger

Elementary School · Agawam · Feeding Hills, MA

An Agawam elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

31 So. Westfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030

  • Math 41% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$22,290
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Clifford M Granger score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2023
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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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The neighborhood

Where Clifford M Granger 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,485

Median home value

$315,900

Median rent

$1,124/mo

College educated

33.9%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
William P. Sapelli ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.1K–42.5 mi285Compare →
TathamEnrollment path unverified9.11–52.7 mi262Compare →
James Clark SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–42.8 mi303Compare →
Benjamin J PhelpsEnrollment path unverified6.0K–43.3 mi308Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Agawam

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 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

Clifford M Granger is listed in Agawam; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clifford M Granger

Clifford M Granger is a public elementary school in Feeding Hills, MA, part of Agawam, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,417 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clifford M Granger

What grades does Clifford M Granger serve?

Clifford M Granger serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Clifford M Granger?

Clifford M Granger has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford M Granger?

The student-teacher ratio at Clifford M Granger is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clifford M Granger rank in MA?

Clifford M Granger ranks #1,417 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Clifford M Granger's MySchoolScout rating?

Clifford M Granger has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Clifford M Granger?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifford M Granger has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clifford M Granger a charter school?

No, Clifford M Granger is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clifford M Granger a Title I school?

No, Clifford M Granger is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
Area population (ZIP 01030)
12,374
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
46.5
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 01030; 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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