Very Good
#574 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 32% in state
Granite Valley School
Elementary School · Monson · Monson, MA
A Monson elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21 Thompson Street, Monson, MA 01057
- Math 31% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Granite Valley School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 31% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* 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 Granite Valley 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated871/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monson), 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
$90,436
Median home value
$312,100
Median rent
$880/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Monson
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Granite Valley School is listed in Monson; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Granite Valley School
Granite Valley School is a public elementary school in Monson, MA, part of Monson, serving approximately 387 students in grades 1st-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #574 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Granite Valley School
What grades does Granite Valley School serve?
Granite Valley School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Granite Valley School?
Granite Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Valley School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Granite Valley School rank in MA?
Granite Valley School ranks #574 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Granite Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?
Granite Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Granite Valley School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Granite Valley School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Granite Valley School a charter school?
No, Granite Valley School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Granite Valley School a Title I school?
No, Granite Valley School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (413) 267-4155
- Area population (ZIP 01057)
- 8,200
- Area average commute
- 35.6 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 01057; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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