Very Good
#77 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 20% of private schools
Willie Ross School for the Deaf
School · Longmeadow, MA
A private school in Longmeadow, MA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
32 NORWAY ST, Longmeadow, MA 01106
- 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Willie Ross School for the Deaf 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longmeadow), 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
$143,961
Median home value
$423,800
Median rent
$2,056/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agawam Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | 3.5 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| The Springfield Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 2–12 | 5.0 mi | 304 | 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.
Willie Ross School for the Deaf is listed in Longmeadow, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Willie Ross School for the Deaf
Willie Ross School for the Deaf is a private school in Longmeadow, MA, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willie Ross School for the Deaf
What grades does Willie Ross School for the Deaf serve?
Willie Ross School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Willie Ross School for the Deaf?
Willie Ross School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willie Ross School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Willie Ross School for the Deaf is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Willie Ross School for the Deaf rank in MA?
Willie Ross School for the Deaf ranks #77 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Willie Ross School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Willie Ross School for the Deaf 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.
Is Willie Ross School for the Deaf a private school?
Yes, Willie Ross School for the Deaf is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Willie Ross School for the Deaf a religious school?
No, Willie Ross School for the Deaf is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Phone
- (413) 567-0374
- Area population (ZIP 01106)
- 15,961
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 01106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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