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#1527 of 1,793 schools in MA

Hatfield Elementary

Elementary School · Hatfield · Hatfield, MA

An elementary school in Hatfield, MA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

33 Main Street, Hatfield, MA 01038

  • Math 39% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$23,780
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Hatfield Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2023
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 Hatfield 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low181/100K

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

$112,083

Median home value

$450,200

Median rent

$1,458/mo

College educated

55.7%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hadley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–61.4 mi292Compare →
Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.9K–122.5 mi552Compare →
The Montessori School of NorthamptonPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–82.9 mi42Compare →
Jackson StreetEnrollment path unverified8.0K–53.3 mi276Compare →

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.

Hatfield

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$23,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hatfield Elementary

Hatfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Hatfield, MA, part of Hatfield, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,527 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hatfield Elementary

What grades does Hatfield Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Hatfield Elementary?

Hatfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatfield Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hatfield Elementary is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hatfield Elementary rank in MA?

Hatfield Elementary ranks #1,527 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Hatfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hatfield Elementary 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 Hatfield Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hatfield Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hatfield Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hatfield Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Hampshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 01038)
2,534
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
47.2
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 01038; 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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