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Gen John J Stefanik

Elementary School · Chicopee

720 Meadow Street, Chicopee, MA 01013

Enrollment

391

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,136 of 1,793

In Chicopee

#6 of 16

public schools

In district

#5 of 15

Chicopee

Academic performance

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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Gen John J Stefanik

5.6/10

Elementary School in Chicopee · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.9/10

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About Gen John J Stefanik

Gen John J Stefanik is a public elementary school in Chicopee, MA, part of Chicopee. Gen John J Stefanik serves approximately 391 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Gen John J Stefanik has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,136 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Gen John J Stefanik show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

33% of students at Gen John J Stefanik 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,218
Chronic Absenteeism33.2%

Gen John J Stefanik — Students at Gen John J Stefanik score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 43.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 45.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
46.3%
ELA
55.8%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
47.3%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
28.5%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
39.3%
ELA
37.3%
2023
Math
37.7%
ELA
32.3%
2024
Math
40.3%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
39.7%
ELA
38.7%

* 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: 5.0/10.

How Gen John J Stefanik Compares

See how Gen John J Stefanik performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
37th percentile in MA
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
5.0/10
Average
Environment
4.2/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
33.2%

Location

720 Meadow Street, Chicopee, MA 01013

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Gen John J Stefanik may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maurice A Donahue Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Holyoke), which scores notably higher. Another option is H.B. Lawrence School (rated 6.7/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Holyoke), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Morgan Full Service Community School (rated 6.5/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Holyoke), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chicopee, see our Chicopee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Szetela Early Childhood Center Chicopee 0.9 mi 3.9
ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL Chicopee 1.0 mi 5.5
Holyoke STEM Academy Holyoke 1.1 mi 5.5
Lambert-Lavoie Chicopee 1.2 mi 5.5
Holyoke Community Charter School Holyoke 1.5 mi 5.0
Chicopee Comprehensive High School Chicopee 1.4 mi 5.7
Maurice A Donahue Elementary Holyoke 1.4 mi 6.7
John Ashley West Springfield 1.6 mi 6.1
Bowe Chicopee 1.8 mi 3.5
ST STANISLAUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicopee 1.6 mi 4.8
Barry Chicopee 1.4 mi 3.4
Morgan Full Service Community School Holyoke 2.0 mi 6.5
Joseph Metcalf School Holyoke 2.0 mi 2.9
Dupont Middle Chicopee 1.8 mi 5.2
Belcher Chicopee 1.6 mi 5.1
BLESSED SACRAMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Holyoke 2.1 mi 5.1
Holyoke High Holyoke 2.3 mi 5.3
CENTER SCHOOL Holyoke 2.2 mi 8.2
Chicopee High Chicopee 2.0 mi 4.7
H.B. Lawrence School Holyoke 2.5 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01013 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,039

Median Home Value

$249,300

Median Rent

$1,005/mo

Population

22,950

College Educated

23.2%

Homeownership

51.5%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Median Age

39.2

Similar Schools

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Forest Avenue Elementary Hudson, MA 5.6
Huckleberry Hill Lynnfield, MA 5.6
John H Duval Whitman, MA 5.6
John K Tarbox Lawrence, MA 5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gen John J Stefanik

What grades does Gen John J Stefanik serve?

Gen John J Stefanik serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Gen John J Stefanik?

Gen John J Stefanik has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gen John J Stefanik?

The student-teacher ratio at Gen John J Stefanik 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 Gen John J Stefanik rank in MA?

Gen John J Stefanik ranks #1,136 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Gen John J Stefanik's MySchoolScout rating?

Gen John J Stefanik has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Gen John J Stefanik?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gen John J Stefanik has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gen John J Stefanik a charter school?

No, Gen John J Stefanik is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gen John J Stefanik a Title I school?

No, Gen John J Stefanik is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.2%

District

Chicopee
District Enrollment
6,807
Schools in District
15
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,218
District Rank
#5 of 15

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