Best Public Schools in Belchertown, MA


Summary:

The city of Belchertown, Massachusetts is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in Belchertown demonstrate strong academic performance, with Belchertown High School ranking in the top 30% of Massachusetts high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The district's middle school, Jabish Middle School, has also seen its statewide ranking improve in recent years.

Among the standout schools, Belchertown High School boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.8% and a low dropout rate of 4.4%. The school also outperforms the state average in MCAS proficiency rates for 10th grade in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Chestnut Hill Community School stands out for its strong performance on MCAS tests, with proficiency rates above the state average in many grade levels and subjects.

While the schools in Belchertown generally perform well, there are some areas for improvement. For instance, Cold Spring and Swift River Elementary have lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics, despite having the highest spending per student in the district. Additionally, the schools in Belchertown have a relatively homogeneous student population, with white students making up the majority. This could be an area for further investigation and potential improvement.








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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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