Very Good
#381 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 21% in state
Powder Mill School
Elementary School · Southwick-tolland-granville Regional School District · Southwick, MA
A Southwick-tolland-granville Regional School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
94 Powder Mill Rd, Southwick, MA 01077
- Math 43% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Powder Mill School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 84 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Powder Mill 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average459/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southwick), 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
$108,833
Median home value
$375,700
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01077; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munger HillEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–4 | 2.7 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Abner GibbsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 3.6 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Clifford M GrangerEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–4 | 3.9 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| HighlandEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–4 | 4.0 mi | 347 | 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.
Southwick-tolland-granville Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Powder Mill School is listed in Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Powder Mill School
Powder Mill School is a public elementary school in Southwick, MA, part of Southwick-tolland-granville Regional School District, serving approximately 381 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powder Mill School
What grades does Powder Mill School serve?
Powder Mill School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Powder Mill School?
Powder Mill School has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powder Mill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powder Mill School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Powder Mill School rank in MA?
Powder Mill School ranks #381 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Powder Mill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Powder Mill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Powder Mill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Powder Mill School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Powder Mill School a charter school?
No, Powder Mill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Powder Mill School a Title I school?
No, Powder Mill School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (413) 569-5951
- Area population (ZIP 01077)
- 9,222
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 01077; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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