Below Average
#1517 of 1,793 schools in MA
James Clark School
Elementary School · Agawam · Agawam, MA
An Agawam elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
65 Oxford Street, Agawam, MA 01001
- Math 46% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Clark School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where James Clark 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,338/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Agawam), 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
$71,924
Median home value
$270,300
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin J PhelpsEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Clifford M GrangerEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| St Mary's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 191 | 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.
Agawam
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Clark School is listed in Agawam; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Clark School
James Clark School is a public elementary school in Agawam, MA, part of Agawam, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Clark School
What grades does James Clark School serve?
James Clark School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend James Clark School?
James Clark School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Clark School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Clark School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Clark School rank in MA?
James Clark School ranks #1,517 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is James Clark School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Clark School 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 James Clark School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Clark School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James Clark School a charter school?
No, James Clark School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Clark School a Title I school?
No, James Clark School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (413) 821-0576
- Area population (ZIP 01001)
- 16,136
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 01001; 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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