Excellent
#348 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 19% in state
Leeds
Elementary School · Northampton · Leeds, MA
A Northampton elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
20 Florence Street, Leeds, MA 01053
- Math 39% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leeds score 49% 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 up 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
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Where Leeds 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,646
Median home value
$345,600
Median rent
$1,677/mo
College educated
53.7%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01053; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. K. Finn Ryan RoadEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Jackson StreetEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Anne T. Dunphy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Lander Grinspoon Academy - Solomon SchechterPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–6 | 3.3 mi | 59 | 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.
Northampton
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leeds is listed in Northampton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leeds
Leeds is a public elementary school in Leeds, MA, part of Northampton, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leeds
What grades does Leeds serve?
Leeds serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Leeds?
Leeds has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeds?
The student-teacher ratio at Leeds is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leeds rank in MA?
Leeds ranks #348 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Leeds's MySchoolScout rating?
Leeds has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Leeds?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leeds has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Leeds a charter school?
No, Leeds is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leeds a Title I school?
No, Leeds is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (413) 587-1532
- Area population (ZIP 01053)
- 2,033
- Area median age
- 54.3
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 01053; 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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