Excellent
#169 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 9% in state
Wildwood Elementary
Elementary School · Amherst · Amherst, MA
An Amherst elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
71 Strong Street, Amherst, MA 01002
- Math 51% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wildwood Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2022, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wildwood Elementary 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amherst), 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
$69,411
Median home value
$449,000
Median rent
$1,561/mo
College educated
73.9%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01002; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| The Common SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Pelham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Crocker Farm ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–6 | 2.8 mi | 326 | 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.
Amherst
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $30,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wildwood Elementary is listed in Amherst; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wildwood Elementary
Wildwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Amherst, MA, part of Amherst, serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #169 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wildwood Elementary
What grades does Wildwood Elementary serve?
Wildwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary?
Wildwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wildwood Elementary rank in MA?
Wildwood Elementary ranks #169 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Wildwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wildwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Wildwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wildwood Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wildwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Wildwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wildwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wildwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (413) 362-1400
- Area population (ZIP 01002)
- 24,726
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 27
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 01002; 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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