Hoosac Valley Middle School

Summary:

Hoosac Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Cheshire, MA, serving grades 4-7 with a total enrollment of 288 students. The school is part of the Hoosac Valley Regional District, which is ranked 319 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hoosac Valley Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and regional averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 25.42% in English Language Arts, 17.35% in Mathematics, and 38.81% in Science, all of which were lower than the Hoosac Valley Regional and Massachusetts averages. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, as it ranked in the bottom 20% of Massachusetts middle schools for white students and low socioeconomic status students in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

When compared to nearby middle schools like Theodore Herberg Middle and John T Reid Middle, both in the Pittsfield school district, Hoosac Valley Middle School performs significantly worse on MCAS assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Theodore Herberg Middle had proficiency rates of 29.28% in English Language Arts and 22.76% in Mathematics, while John T Reid Middle had rates of 19% and 5.81%, respectively. Hoosac Valley Middle School also spends more per student and has a higher student-teacher ratio than the nearby Pittsfield schools.


Detail:

Public 4-7

 125 Savoy Road
       Cheshire, MA  01225


(413) 743-8404

District: Hoosac Valley Regional

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,802 Help


Students who attend Hoosac Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hoosac Valley High School

Feeder schools for Hoosac Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Hoosac Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
4.5%
African American:
2.4%
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Compare Details Hoosac Valley Middle School ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hoosac Valley Middle School ranks worse than 73.4% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (4.5%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hoosac Valley Middle School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hoosac Valley Middle School is $17,802.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hoosac Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoosac Valley Middle School 664th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Hoosac Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hoosac Valley Middle School 362nd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Hoosac Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hoosac Valley Regional:

SchoolDigger ranks Hoosac Valley Regional 319th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hoosac Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.25 867th 942 8.0%
2021 15.99 779th 936 16.8%
2022 23.57 717th 932 23.1%
2023 28.36 667th 928 28.1%
2024 27.33 664th 916 27.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.80 845th 896 5.7%
2021 18.38 813th 894 9.1%
2022 31.11 664th 905 26.6%
2023 19.45 645th 703 8.3%
2024 42.15 384th 731 47.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.39 624th 700 10.9%
2021 21.47 621st 705 11.9%
2022 36.96 516th 772 33.2%
2023 33.81 549th 757 27.5%
2024 37.30 505th 760 33.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.12 824th 902 8.6%
2021 15.86 761st 898 15.3%
2022 26.08 678th 901 24.8%
2023 28.32 647th 887 27.1%
2024 25.15 671st 886 24.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.67 562nd 665 15.5%
2021 26.59 483rd 632 23.6%
2022 33.60 429th 672 36.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.71 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.46 823rd 907 9.3%
2021 18.43 748th 904 17.3%
2022 22.21 728th 908 19.8%
2023 30.19 641st 896 28.5%
2024 30.34 633rd 891 29.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Tested In Person students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.90 770th 925 16.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Tested Remotely students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.24 314th 399 21.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.90 763rd 780 2.2%
2021 6.94 738th 765 3.5%
2022 13.23 708th 764 7.3%
2023 16.38 683rd 762 10.4%
2024 16.47 680th 753 9.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hoosac Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.79 419th 498 15.9%
2021 13.30 440th 501 12.2%
2022 11.63 451st 497 9.3%
2023 12.89 444th 501 11.4%
2024 24.04 362nd 493 26.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.06 420th 484 13.2%
2021 16.19 450th 489 8.0%
2022 16.98 445th 503 11.5%
2023 16.34 441st 444 0.7%
2024 30.10 292nd 441 33.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.52 382nd 452 15.5%
2021 17.48 413th 462 10.6%
2022 19.34 422nd 489 13.7%
2023 19.49 411th 481 14.6%
2024 20.69 399th 469 14.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.29 426th 478 10.9%
2021 11.38 444th 483 8.1%
2022 10.86 456th 494 7.7%
2023 13.15 437th 489 10.6%
2024 26.67 345th 481 28.3%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.32 400th 424 5.7%
2021 30.16 293rd 431 32.0%
2022 23.21 379th 445 14.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.09 390th 478 18.4%
2021 16.75 413th 485 14.8%
2022 13.57 446th 497 10.3%
2023 13.39 438th 489 10.4%
2024 22.74 371st 483 23.2%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.74 430th 491 12.4%
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Rank History for middle school Tested Remotely students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.01 297th 339 12.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hoosac Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.10 382nd 396 3.5%
2021 4.97 394th 401 1.7%
2022 4.79 398th 404 1.5%
2023 4.17 397th 403 1.5%
2024 13.92 354th 392 9.7%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hoosac Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 368 16 0 12 1 0 4 0 401
2019 359 17 1 15 1 1 8 0 402
2020 336 18 4 11 0 0 6 0 375
2021 334 12 1 9 0 0 10 0 366
2022 280 10 1 10 0 0 7 0 308
2023 261 7 0 13 0 0 6 1 288

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 Hoosac Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 401 n/a n/a n/a
2019 402 28.1 14.2 n/a
2020 375 25.5 14.7 n/a
2021 366 29.2 12.5 n/a
2022 308 27.2 11.3 n/a
2023 288 29.9 9.6 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 Hoosac Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 401 n/a n/a n/a
2019 402 28.1 14.2 n/a
2020 375 25.5 14.7 n/a
2021 366 29.2 12.5 n/a
2022 308 27.2 11.3 n/a
2023 288 29.9 9.6 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hoosac Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $772 (5.2%) $14,036 (94.8%) $14,809
2020 $898 (5.5%) $15,427 (94.5%) $16,325
2021 $1,442 (8.1%) $16,361 (91.9%) $17,802

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hoosac Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 867th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 667th of 928 Elementary schools
 20.2%
Ranks 419th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 444th of 501 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosac Valley Middle School)3636.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosac Valley Regional)3537.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hoosac Valley Middle School)2036.5
 16.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hoosac Valley Regional)2037.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosac Valley Middle School)2637.3
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosac Valley Regional)2637.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hoosac Valley Middle School)2729.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hoosac Valley Regional)2728.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Hoosac Valley Middle School)3631.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Hoosac Valley Regional)3529.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosac Valley Middle School)2318.8
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosac Valley Regional)2320
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hoosac Valley Middle School)179.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hoosac Valley Regional)169.2
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosac Valley Middle School)3714.5
 22.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hoosac Valley Regional)3315.2
 17.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hoosac Valley Middle School)3014.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hoosac Valley Regional)2815.2
 12.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hoosac Valley Middle School)3126.6
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hoosac Valley Regional)3324.5
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Hoosac Valley Middle School)2422.3
 1.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hoosac Valley Regional)2517.5
 7.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Hoosac Valley Middle School)3631.1
 4.9%
   All Grades Science (Hoosac Valley Regional)2819.3
 8.7%
   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 Students402288
 28.4%
African American177
 58.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1513
 13.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White359261
 27.3%
Two or More Races86
 25%


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Hoosac Valley Middle School ranks 362nd of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Hoosac Valley Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hoosac Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Hoosac Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Hoosac Valley Middle School.


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