Below Average
#1505 of 1,793 schools in MA
Munger Hill
Elementary School · Westfield · Westfield, MA
A Westfield elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33 Mallard Lane, Westfield, MA 01085
- Math 27% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Munger Hill score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 52 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Munger Hill 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,008/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westfield), 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
$83,821
Median home value
$296,300
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01085; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abner GibbsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Fort Meadow Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | 1.8 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| St Marys Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Franklin AveEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–4 | 2.5 mi | 174 | 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.
Westfield
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Munger Hill is listed in Westfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Munger Hill
Munger Hill is a public elementary school in Westfield, MA, part of Westfield, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,505 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Munger Hill
What grades does Munger Hill serve?
Munger Hill serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Munger Hill?
Munger Hill has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Munger Hill?
The student-teacher ratio at Munger Hill is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Munger Hill rank in MA?
Munger Hill ranks #1,505 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Munger Hill's MySchoolScout rating?
Munger Hill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Munger Hill?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Munger Hill has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Munger Hill a charter school?
No, Munger Hill is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Munger Hill a Title I school?
No, Munger Hill is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (413) 572-6520
- Area population (ZIP 01085)
- 41,466
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 01085; 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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