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#468 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 26% in state

Hadley Elementary

Elementary School · Hadley · Hadley, MA

An elementary school in Hadley, MA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

21 River Drive, Hadley, MA 01035

  • Math 53% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$21,889
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Students at Hadley Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
43%
2023
Math
46%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Hadley Elementary 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,065/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hadley), 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

$117,580

Median home value

$453,300

Median rent

$1,682/mo

College educated

63.2%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hatfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–61.4 mi196Compare →
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.9K–121.4 mi552Compare →
The Hartsbrook SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–122.0 mi210Compare →
The Montessori School of NorthamptonPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–82.5 mi42Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hadley

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$21,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hadley Elementary is listed in Hadley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hadley Elementary

Hadley Elementary is a public elementary school in Hadley, MA, part of Hadley, serving approximately 292 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hadley Elementary

What grades does Hadley Elementary serve?

Hadley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hadley Elementary?

Hadley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hadley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hadley Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hadley Elementary rank in MA?

Hadley Elementary ranks #468 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Hadley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hadley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hadley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hadley Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hadley Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hadley Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hadley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Hampshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
Area population (ZIP 01035)
5,299
Area median age
47.5
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 01035; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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