Below Average
#1514 of 1,793 schools in MA
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
School · Greater Commonwealth Virtual District · Greenfield, MA
A school in Greenfield, MA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
238 Main St. 3rd Floor, Greenfield, MA 01301
- Math 15% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greater Commonwealth Virtual School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 137 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Greater Commonwealth Virtual 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bement SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | K–9 | 2.8 mi | 196 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,919NCES 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.
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is listed in Greater Commonwealth Virtual District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is a public school in Greenfield, MA, part of Greater Commonwealth Virtual District, serving approximately 1,161 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,514 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Commonwealth Virtual School
What grades does Greater Commonwealth Virtual School serve?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 1,161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greater Commonwealth Virtual School rank in MA?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School ranks #1,514 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Greater Commonwealth Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Greater Commonwealth Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greater Commonwealth Virtual School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Greater Commonwealth Virtual School a charter school?
No, Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greater Commonwealth Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Greater Commonwealth Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.6%
- Phone
- (413) 475-3879
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- 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.
- 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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