South Hadley

Summary:

The South Hadley school district in Massachusetts consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Mosier and Plains Elementary), 1 middle school (Michael E. Smith Middle School), and 1 high school (South Hadley High). The data reveals a mix of performance levels across the schools, with some standouts and areas for improvement.

South Hadley High School is a standout, ranking 147 out of 349 Massachusetts high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 92.6% 4-year graduation rate and a low 2.9% dropout rate. Additionally, its students perform well on MCAS Next Generation tests, with over 49% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 51% in Mathematics, and 47% in Science. In contrast, Mosier Elementary School has the lowest proficiency rates among the schools, with only 31.73% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 29.08% in Mathematics.

Michael E. Smith Middle School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its 8th-grade students have outperformed the South Hadley and Massachusetts averages on MCAS Next Generation tests. However, the significant differences in spending per student, ranging from $14,481 to $18,585, may contribute to the varying performance levels among the schools, suggesting a need for further analysis and targeted resource allocation to address these disparities.

District Detail

116 Main Street
South Hadley, MA 01075-2898

(413) 538-5060

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,620

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)								MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)								MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2025)	MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Michael E. Smith Middle School	Public	5-8	100 Mosier Street	South Hadley	01075	Hampshire County	South Hadley	No	No	No	No	(413) 538-5074	505	45	11.2		377 (74.7%)	10 (2.0%)	94 (18.6%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	50.8	213^th of 484 public middle schools	56.0%		51.7	216^th of 493 public middle schools	56.2%	3			29.2	34.5	37.7	50.0		37.9			33.0	35.5	26.2	35.0		32.7	41.3	41.2		41.2		46.6	$18,100
Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	00 Lyman Street	South Hadley	01075	Hampshire County	South Hadley	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 538-5068	271	20	13.7		185 (68.3%)	6 (2.2%)	61 (22.5%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)								(n/a)																							$23,075
South Hadley High	Public	9-12	153 Newton Street	South Hadley	01075	Hampshire County	South Hadley	No	No	No	No	(413) 538-5063	479	56	8.5		359 (74.9%)	13 (2.7%)	87 (18.2%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	59	147^th of 349 public high schools	57.9%		65.1	129^th of 348 public high schools	62.9%	18							49.2								51.6				47.5		28.7		$20,973
Mosier	Public	2-4	101 Mosier Street	South Hadley	01075	Hampshire County	South Hadley	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 538-5077	365	27	13.3		270 (74.0%)	6 (1.6%)	66 (18.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.9%)	26.9	664^th of 906 public elementary schools	26.7%		46.4	510^th of 916 public elementary schools	44.3%	154	31.9	31.4						31.7	29.5	28.6						29.1							$18,383

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Holyoke	2.89 mi	10	348^th
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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