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#512 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 29% in state

William E Norris

Elementary School · Southampton

34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd, Southampton, MA 01073

Enrollment

471

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#512 of 1,793

Academic growth

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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William E Norris

7.4/10

Elementary School in Southampton · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Mountain View School

5.0/10

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4.8/10

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About William E Norris

William E Norris is a public elementary school in Southampton, MA, part of Southampton. William E Norris serves approximately 471 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. William E Norris has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for William E Norris show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.1 pts above MA schools
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$15,621
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

William E Norris — Students at William E Norris score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 47.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 49.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.7% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
60%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
45.8%
ELA
53.6%
2019
Math
37.8%
ELA
47.6%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
29.8%
ELA
52.4%
2022
Math
44.4%
ELA
35.6%
2023
Math
52.8%
ELA
46.5%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
34.3%
2025
Math
56.5%
ELA
43.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.

How William E Norris Compares

See how William E Norris performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.4/10
72th percentile in MA
Academic
6.6/10
Average
Growth
9.3/10
Excellent
Environment
4.0/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.5%

Location

34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd, Southampton, MA 01073

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering William E Norris may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. E N White Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Holyoke), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School (rated 7.2/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Easthampton), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Southampton Road (rated 6.9/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Westfield), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Southampton, see our Southampton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Mountain View School Easthampton 2.8 mi 5.0
Easthampton High Easthampton 3.0 mi 4.8
THE WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL Easthampton 3.2 mi 5.8
WHITE OAK SCHOOL Westfield 4.0 mi 6.9
Hampshire Regional High Westhampton 4.9 mi 6.9
Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School Easthampton 4.5 mi 7.2
R. K. Finn Ryan Road Florence 5.5 mi 4.4
Gateway to College at Holyoke Community College Holyoke 4.9 mi
Westhampton Elementary School Westhampton 5.7 mi 4.6
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary Holyoke 4.8 mi 5.0
Westfield Intermediate School Westfield 6.1 mi 6.2
Southampton Road Westfield 6.2 mi 6.9
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary Holyoke 5.6 mi 6.4
Westfield High Westfield 6.7 mi 5.6
E N White Elementary Holyoke 5.1 mi 8.2
FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Holyoke 5.5 mi 4.7
CENTER SCHOOL Holyoke 5.6 mi 8.2
BLESSED SACRAMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Holyoke 5.7 mi 5.1
Joseph Metcalf School Holyoke 5.8 mi 2.9
Maurice A Donahue Elementary Holyoke 6.2 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01073 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$125,534

Median Home Value

$426,900

Median Rent

$741/mo

Population

6,212

College Educated

41.1%

Homeownership

89.6%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Median Age

47.3

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School Rating
Assawompset Elementary School Lakeville, MA 7.4
Bartlett Community Partnership Lowell, MA 7.4
East Street Elementary School Ludlow, MA 7.4
Franklin West Newton, MA 7.4
Hajjar Elementary Billerica, MA 7.4
Harry Lee Cole Boxford, MA 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about William E Norris

What grades does William E Norris serve?

William E Norris serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend William E Norris?

William E Norris has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William E Norris?

The student-teacher ratio at William E Norris is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William E Norris rank in MA?

William E Norris ranks #512 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is William E Norris's MySchoolScout rating?

William E Norris has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 William E Norris?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William E Norris has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is William E Norris a charter school?

No, William E Norris is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William E Norris a Title I school?

No, William E Norris is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
471
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Hampshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%

District

Southampton
District Enrollment
471
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,621
District Rank
#1 of 1

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