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#814 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 45% in state
Discovery School at Four Corners
Elementary School · Greenfield · Greenfield, MA
A Greenfield elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
21 Ferrante Avenue, Greenfield, MA 01301
- Math 34% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery School at Four Corners score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 Discovery School at Four Corners 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,704/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenfield), 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
$54,347
Median home value
$253,800
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Federal Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Greater Commonwealth Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,161 | Compare → |
| Sheffield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 2–5 | 1.7 mi | 212 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greenfield
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery School at Four Corners is listed in Greenfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery School at Four Corners
Discovery School at Four Corners is a public elementary school in Greenfield, MA, part of Greenfield, serving approximately 210 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery School at Four Corners
What grades does Discovery School at Four Corners serve?
Discovery School at Four Corners serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Discovery School at Four Corners?
Discovery School at Four Corners has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School at Four Corners?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery School at Four Corners is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery School at Four Corners rank in MA?
Discovery School at Four Corners ranks #814 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Discovery School at Four Corners's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery School at Four Corners has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Discovery School at Four Corners?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery School at Four Corners has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Discovery School at Four Corners a charter school?
No, Discovery School at Four Corners is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery School at Four Corners a Title I school?
No, Discovery School at Four Corners is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (413) 772-1378
- Area population (ZIP 01301)
- 17,876
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 01301; 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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