Powder Mill School

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Powder Mill School is an elementary school located in Southwick, Massachusetts, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 384 students. The school is part of the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District.

Powder Mill School's academic performance has been mixed compared to state and district averages. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38.1%) and Mathematics (43.77%) were slightly above the district averages, they fell below the state averages. However, the school's performance on MCAS Next Generation Science assessments has been stronger, with 48.04% of students scoring proficient or better, outperforming both the district (44.6%) and state (41.95%) averages. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, indicating some challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.

Interestingly, Powder Mill School's low socioeconomic status students have consistently outperformed the state average, while students with disabilities and special education students have generally underperformed compared to the state. The school's performance is generally on par with or slightly above the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District averages, but it lags behind some nearby schools, such as Tatham Elementary in West Springfield and Abner Gibbs Elementary in Westfield, which have outperformed Powder Mill School on MCAS Next Generation assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 94 Powder Mill Rd
       Southwick, MA  01077


(413) 569-5951

District: Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
454th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,317 Help


Students who attend Powder Mill School usually attend:

High:    Southwick Regional School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Compare Details Powder Mill School ranks better than 50.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Powder Mill School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Powder Mill School is $15,317.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Powder Mill School:

SchoolDigger ranks Powder Mill School 454th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Powder Mill School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Powder Mill School

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Rank History for all students at Powder Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.33 611th 934 34.6%
2019 33.13 661st 942 29.8%
2021 51.45 473rd 936 49.5%
2022 51.32 466th 932 50.0%
2023 49.14 482nd 928 48.1%
2024 51.60 454th 916 50.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Powder Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.28 566th 886 36.1%
2019 33.26 647th 896 27.8%
2021 48.80 429th 894 52.0%
2022 48.31 446th 905 50.7%
2023 28.89 502nd 703 28.6%
2024 26.70 562nd 731 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Powder Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.89 243rd 685 64.5%
2019 44.59 399th 700 43.0%
2021 70.31 135th 705 80.9%
2022 61.40 243rd 772 68.5%
2023 59.68 259th 757 65.8%
2024 60.56 247th 760 67.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Powder Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.42 590th 893 33.9%
2019 34.55 632nd 902 29.9%
2021 56.25 402nd 898 55.2%
2022 49.80 474th 901 47.4%
2023 49.79 459th 887 48.3%
2024 50.89 443rd 886 50.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Powder Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.86 447th 656 31.9%
2019 39.74 377th 665 43.3%
2021 23.10 525th 632 16.9%
2022 30.48 460th 672 31.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Powder Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.72 580th 898 35.4%
2019 30.99 673rd 907 25.8%
2021 46.69 480th 904 46.9%
2022 52.35 431st 908 52.5%
2023 47.96 465th 896 48.1%
2024 52.00 433rd 891 51.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Powder Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.65 473rd 925 48.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Powder Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.15 130th 399 67.4%
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Rank History for White students at Powder Mill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.11 620th 772 19.7%
2019 21.96 667th 780 14.5%
2021 36.95 523rd 765 31.6%
2022 36.59 515th 764 32.6%
2023 34.66 537th 762 29.5%
2024 37.33 511th 753 32.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Powder Mill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 377 10 3 13 0 0 7 0 410
2017 348 9 5 23 0 0 7 0 392
2018 393 8 2 23 1 0 15 0 442
2019 417 9 3 17 1 0 11 0 458
2020 417 11 3 22 1 0 14 0 468
2021 380 7 4 22 2 0 10 0 425
2022 350 4 3 23 1 0 11 0 392
2023 339 4 5 21 1 0 14 0 384

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Powder Mill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 410 35.0 11.7 n/a
2017 392 25.2 15.5 n/a
2018 442 35.4 12.4 n/a
2019 458 31.8 14.3 n/a
2020 468 34.2 13.6 n/a
2021 425 33.0 12.8 n/a
2022 392 33.6 11.6 n/a
2023 384 34.6 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Powder Mill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 410 35.0 11.7 n/a
2017 392 25.2 15.5 n/a
2018 442 35.4 12.4 n/a
2019 458 31.8 14.3 n/a
2020 468 34.2 13.6 n/a
2021 425 33.0 12.8 n/a
2022 392 33.6 11.6 n/a
2023 384 34.6 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Powder Mill School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $491 (3.7%) $12,649 (96.3%) $13,140
2020 $471 (3.4%) $13,319 (96.6%) $13,790
2021 $1,024 (6.7%) $14,292 (93.3%) $15,317

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Powder Mill School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 661st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 482nd of 928 Elementary schools
 18.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Powder Mill School)5440.9
 13.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)5439.8
 14.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Powder Mill School)4142.1
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)4039.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Powder Mill School)4032
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)3931.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Powder Mill School)2752
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)2751.5
 24.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Powder Mill School)4945.4
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)4946.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Powder Mill School)3337.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)3338.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Powder Mill School)6146.5
 14.5%
   5th Grade Science (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)6147.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Powder Mill School)3637.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)3636.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Powder Mill School)3939.6
 0.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)4040.4
 0.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Powder Mill School)4438.6
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)4537.3
 7.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Powder Mill School)3542.9
 7.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)3739.2
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Powder Mill School)6146.5
 14.5%
   All Grades Science (Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District)5544.2
 10.8%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458384
 16.2%
African American94
 55.6%
American Indian11
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic1721
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White417339
 18.7%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%


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Students who attend Powder Mill School usually go on to attend:

High : Southwick Regional School

Powder Mill School ranks 454th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Powder Mill School.

Students at Powder Mill School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.


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