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#456 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 25% in state

Four Rivers Charter Public School

High School · Four Rivers Charter Public (district) · Greenfield, MA

A charter high school in Greenfield, MA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

248 Colrain Road, Greenfield, MA 01301

  • Math 38% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$24,324
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at Four Rivers Charter Public School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2022, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2023
Math
50%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 98 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Four Rivers Charter Public School 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greater Commonwealth Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–121.1 mi1,161Compare →
Greenfield HighEnrollment path unverified4.58–121.5 mi448Compare →
Stoneleigh-burnham SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0private7–122.2 mi129Compare →
The Bement SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–93.5 mi196Compare →

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.

Four Rivers Charter Public (district)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Four Rivers Charter Public School is listed in Four Rivers Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Four Rivers Charter Public School

Four Rivers Charter Public School is a public high school in Greenfield, MA, part of Four Rivers Charter Public (district), serving approximately 214 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #456 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Four Rivers Charter Public School

What grades does Four Rivers Charter Public School serve?

Four Rivers Charter Public School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Four Rivers Charter Public School?

Four Rivers Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Rivers Charter Public School?

The student-teacher ratio at Four Rivers Charter Public School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Four Rivers Charter Public School rank in MA?

Four Rivers Charter Public School ranks #456 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Four Rivers Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?

Four Rivers Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Four Rivers Charter Public School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Four Rivers Charter Public School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Four Rivers Charter Public School a charter school?

Yes, Four Rivers Charter Public School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Four Rivers Charter Public School a Title I school?

No, Four Rivers Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
214
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 01301)
17,876
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
44.2
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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