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#1488 of 1,793 schools in MA

Greenfield High

High School · Greenfield · Greenfield, MA

A high school in Greenfield, MA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

21 Barr Avenue, Greenfield, MA 01301

  • Math 11% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs MA 47% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-28.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation14.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$23,377
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Greenfield High score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
47%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 16% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
26%
2023
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 84 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Greenfield High 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.5% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stoneleigh-burnham SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0private7–120.8 mi129Compare →
Greater Commonwealth Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4K–121.2 mi1,161Compare →
Four Rivers Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.57–121.5 mi214Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#6 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

Greenfield High is listed in Greenfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenfield High

Greenfield High is a public high school in Greenfield, MA, part of Greenfield, serving approximately 448 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,488 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenfield High

What grades does Greenfield High serve?

Greenfield High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Greenfield High?

Greenfield High has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield High?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield High is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenfield High rank in MA?

Greenfield High ranks #1,488 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Greenfield High's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenfield High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Greenfield High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenfield High has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Greenfield High a charter school?

No, Greenfield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greenfield High a Title I school?

No, Greenfield High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
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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