Hadley

The Hadley, Massachusetts school district consists of two schools: Hadley Elementary and Hopkins Academy. Based on the available data, Hopkins Academy emerges as the standout school in the district, with significantly higher test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios compared to Hadley Elementary.

Hopkins Academy is ranked 73 out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive MCAS proficiency rates, with 66.67% of 10th graders proficient in ELA and 70% proficient in Math, well above the state averages. Additionally, Hopkins Academy maintains a high 94.9% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.6% dropout rate. In contrast, Hadley Elementary's MCAS proficiency rates range from 29.63% to 59.09% across grade levels and subjects.

Another key difference is the student-teacher ratio, with Hopkins Academy having a lower ratio of 7.2 compared to 12.6 at Hadley Elementary. This suggests Hopkins Academy may be able to provide more individualized attention and support for its students. While the spending per student is relatively consistent between the two schools, at around $17,000 per student, the data indicates that factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, are likely contributing to the performance differences.