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#655 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 37% in state
Soule Road
Elementary School · Hampden-wilbraham · Wilbraham, MA
A Hampden-wilbraham elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Soule Rd, Wilbraham, MA 01095
- Math 46% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Soule Road score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 Soule Road 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,453/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilbraham), 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
$124,682
Median home value
$383,200
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01095; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel B BruntonEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Curtis Blake Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–9 | 2.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Mary M WalshEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 249 | 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.
Hampden-wilbraham
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Soule Road is listed in Hampden-Wilbraham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Soule Road
Soule Road is a public elementary school in Wilbraham, MA, part of Hampden-wilbraham, serving approximately 323 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Soule Road
What grades does Soule Road serve?
Soule Road serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Soule Road?
Soule Road has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soule Road?
The student-teacher ratio at Soule Road is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Soule Road rank in MA?
Soule Road ranks #655 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Soule Road's MySchoolScout rating?
Soule Road has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Soule Road?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Soule Road has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Soule Road a charter school?
No, Soule Road is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Soule Road a Title I school?
No, Soule Road is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (413) 596-9311
- Area population (ZIP 01095)
- 14,615
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 01095; 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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