Very Good
#556 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 31% in state
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
Elementary School · Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public (district) · Easthampton, MA
A charter elementary school in Easthampton, MA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Industrial Parkway, Easthampton, MA 01027
- Math 52% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 130 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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average669/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Easthampton), 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
$73,657
Median home value
$348,300
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 2.3 mi | 1,024 | Compare → |
| Campus School of Smith CollegePrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and SpeechPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| R. K. Finn Ryan RoadEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 233 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,309NCES 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.
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is listed in Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is a public elementary school in Easthampton, MA, part of Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public (district), serving approximately 218 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School
What grades does Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School serve?
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School?
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School 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 Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School rank in MA?
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School ranks #556 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School a charter school?
Yes, Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School a Title I school?
No, Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (413) 529-7178
- Area population (ZIP 01027)
- 17,678
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 01027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.