Northampton

The Northampton school district in Massachusetts consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and areas for potential improvement.

Northampton High School is a strong-performing high school, ranking in the top 25% of Massachusetts high schools and boasting a 94.7% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's students also outperform the district and state on MCAS tests, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, John F. Kennedy Middle School performs slightly below the state average on MCAS tests, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

At the elementary school level, Jackson Street Elementary and Leeds Elementary are standout performers, ranking in the top 30% and top 50% of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively. However, Bridge Street Elementary lags behind, ranking in the bottom 30% of the state, despite having the highest spending per student in the district. This highlights potential inequities within the district that warrant further investigation.