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#768 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 43% in state
Litwin
Elementary School · Chicopee · Chicopee, MA
A Chicopee elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
135 Litwin Lane, Chicopee, MA 01020
- Math 29% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Litwin score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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).
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Where Litwin 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicopee), 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
$70,971
Median home value
$259,100
Median rent
$1,153/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01020; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Brook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–5 | 1.9 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Indian Orchard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| BowieEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–9 | 2.7 mi | 118 | 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.
Chicopee
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $22,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Litwin is listed in Chicopee; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Litwin
Litwin is a public elementary school in Chicopee, MA, part of Chicopee, serving approximately 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Litwin
What grades does Litwin serve?
Litwin serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Litwin?
Litwin has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litwin?
The student-teacher ratio at Litwin is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Litwin rank in MA?
Litwin ranks #768 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Litwin's MySchoolScout rating?
Litwin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Litwin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Litwin has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Litwin a charter school?
No, Litwin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Litwin a Title I school?
No, Litwin is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (413) 594-3545
- Area population (ZIP 01020)
- 30,230
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 01020; 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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