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Greenfield Middle

Middle School · Greenfield

195 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301

Enrollment

301

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

5.8

Grades

5th – 7th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,070 of 1,793

In Greenfield

#3 of 8

public schools

In district

#2 of 6

Greenfield

School environment

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Greenfield Middle

5.8/10

Middle School in Greenfield · grades 5th – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Federal Street School

5.7/10

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About Greenfield Middle

Greenfield Middle is a public middle school in Greenfield, MA, part of Greenfield. Greenfield Middle serves approximately 301 students, and covers grades 5th-7th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Greenfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,070 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Greenfield Middle show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below MA schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,377
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Greenfield Middle — Students at Greenfield Middle score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 24.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 31.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.3% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
38%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
29.8%
ELA
33.6%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
32.2%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12.8%
ELA
31.8%
2022
Math
7.8%
ELA
12.8%
2023
Math
14.8%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
19.3%
ELA
22.3%
2025
Math
22.5%
ELA
24.3%

* 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: 5.9/10.

How Greenfield Middle Compares

See how Greenfield Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
40th percentile in MA
Academic
4.5/10
Below Average
Growth
5.9/10
Average
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.6%

Location

195 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Greenfield Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Gill Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Gill), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE BEMENT SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Deerfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, STONELEIGH-BURNHAM SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Greenfield, see our Greenfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Federal Street School Greenfield 0.3 mi 5.7
Greater Commonwealth Virtual School Greenfield 0.6 mi 4.4
Greenfield High Greenfield 0.7 mi 4.5
Discovery School at Four Corners Greenfield 1.0 mi 6.5
The Academy of Early Learning at North Parish Greenfield 1.0 mi 5.5
Newton School Greenfield 1.2 mi 5.2
STONELEIGH-BURNHAM SCHOOL Greenfield 1.4 mi 8.0
Four Rivers Charter Public School Greenfield 1.3 mi 7.5
GREENFIELD CENTER SCHOOL Greenfield 1.9 mi 6.3
Sheffield Elementary School Turners Falls 2.0 mi 6.3
Hillcrest Elementary School Turners Falls 2.1 mi 7.0
THE BEMENT SCHOOL Deerfield 3.3 mi 8.2
Turners Fall High Montague 2.8 mi 4.5
Great Falls Middle Montague 2.8 mi 5.4
FOUR WINDS SCHOOL Gill 2.9 mi
Franklin County Technical Turners Falls 3.8 mi 6.7
Bernardston Elementary Bernardston 5.2 mi 7.3
Erving Elementary Erving 5.7 mi 7.0
Gill Elementary Gill 6.2 mi 9.4
Frontier Regional South Deerfield 7.8 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,347

Median Home Value

$253,800

Median Rent

$1,098/mo

Population

17,876

College Educated

38%

Homeownership

54.9%

Avg Commute

18 min

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Median Age

44.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Greenfield Middle

What grades does Greenfield Middle serve?

Greenfield Middle serves students in grades 5th through 7th.

How many students attend Greenfield Middle?

Greenfield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Middle is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenfield Middle rank in MA?

Greenfield Middle ranks #1,070 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Greenfield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenfield Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Greenfield Middle a charter school?

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

Is Greenfield Middle a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
5th – 7th
Enrollment
301
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%

District

Greenfield
District Enrollment
1,414
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,377
District Rank
#2 of 6

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