Wildwood Elementary

Summary:

Wildwood Elementary is a public elementary school located in Amherst, Massachusetts, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade with a total enrollment of 326 students. The school is part of the Amherst school district, which is ranked 110 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wildwood Elementary has shown strong academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation assessments compared to the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, 55.15% of Wildwood students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.17%, and 42.86% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school has also demonstrated particularly strong performance for certain student subgroups, ranking 40th out of 167 Massachusetts elementary schools for African American students and 166th out of 753 for White students, both with 4-star ratings.

While Wildwood Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, the school has struggled with the performance of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 545th out of 760 Massachusetts elementary schools for this subgroup with a 1-star rating. Compared to nearby schools, Wildwood generally outperforms Crocker Farm Elementary and Fort River Elementary, which are also part of the Amherst school district, but some schools like Shutesbury Elementary and Pelham Elementary, which are in other districts, have shown even stronger academic performance in certain areas.


Detail:

Public K-6

 71 Strong Street
       Amherst, MA  01002


(413) 362-1400

District: Amherst

SchoolDigger Rank:
313th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,451 Help


Students who attend Wildwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Amherst Regional Middle School
High:    Amherst Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.9%
Hispanic:
18.4%
African American:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wildwood Elementary ranks better than 65.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Amherst School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wildwood Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Amherst School District. Student population at Wildwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.9%), Hispanic (18.4%), African American (15.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary is 8.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Amherst School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wildwood Elementary is $26,451. 1 elementary schools in the Amherst School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wildwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wildwood Elementary 313th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Wildwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Amherst:

SchoolDigger ranks Amherst 110th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wildwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.38 281st 884 68.2%
2004 70.97 285th 882 67.7%
2005 70.44 281st 887 68.3%
2006 76.51 203rd 911 77.7%
2007 77.02 201st 911 77.9%
2008 69.24 289th 908 68.2%
2009 74.21 232nd 909 74.5%
2010 76.54 217th 920 76.4%
2011 64.32 360th 924 61.0%
2012 68.78 318th 930 65.8%
2013 71.14 285th 928 69.3%
2014 66.35 329th 926 64.5%
2015 56.84 427th 914 53.3%
2016 49.98 511th 932 45.2%
2017 57.91 403rd 938 57.0%
2018 53.58 470th 934 49.7%
2019 50.60 484th 942 48.6%
2021 65.94 324th 936 65.4%
2022 55.46 429th 932 54.0%
2023 51.31 461st 928 50.3%
2024 65.75 313th 916 65.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.92 640th 886 27.8%
2019 31.97 664th 896 25.9%
2021 65.22 228th 894 74.5%
2022 41.76 530th 905 41.4%
2023 49.03 313th 703 55.5%
2024 61.67 208th 731 71.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.78 562nd 685 18.0%
2019 20.10 628th 700 10.3%
2021 50.37 331st 705 53.0%
2022 30.81 578th 772 25.1%
2023 28.95 596th 757 21.3%
2024 33.78 545th 760 28.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.76 616th 893 31.0%
2019 47.53 508th 902 43.7%
2021 62.88 331st 898 63.1%
2022 52.11 451st 901 49.9%
2023 42.41 527th 887 40.6%
2024 59.09 369th 886 58.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.99 284th 656 56.7%
2019 29.01 488th 665 26.6%
2022 56.05 237th 672 64.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.20 283rd 898 68.5%
2019 53.02 443rd 907 51.2%
2021 64.22 324th 904 64.2%
2022 58.59 383rd 908 57.8%
2023 61.75 343rd 896 61.7%
2024 71.12 260th 891 70.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.70 270th 925 70.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.18 116th 154 24.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.38 69th 167 58.7%
2024 60.08 40th 167 76.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.70 248th 379 34.6%
2019 28.53 314th 398 21.1%
2022 46.59 174th 401 56.6%
2023 47.49 190th 420 54.8%
2024 31.09 333rd 446 25.3%
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Rank History for White students at Wildwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.80 253rd 772 67.2%
2019 58.15 331st 780 57.6%
2021 66.09 240th 765 68.6%
2022 69.87 196th 764 74.3%
2023 62.25 273rd 762 64.2%
2024 74.43 166th 753 78.0%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Open Quote This is a wonderful school. Fabulous, caring teachers and staff; an incredibly humane and caring place; a diverse range of students; lots of engaged activities for smart kids and kids with special interests. It is hard for me to imagine a better public school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wildwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 288 57 26 30 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1989 311 57 25 27 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 328 61 33 43 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1991 356 74 49 50 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1992 380 72 64 43 2 n/a n/a 0 561
1993 376 64 71 60 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1994 421 63 78 43 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1995 389 63 66 46 2 n/a n/a 0 566
1996 389 63 66 46 2 n/a n/a 0 566
1997 396 62 70 46 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1998 385 64 68 52 2 n/a n/a 0 571
1999 362 64 51 41 3 n/a n/a 0 521
2000 330 68 63 50 5 n/a n/a 0 516
2001 327 68 66 46 5 n/a n/a 0 512
2002 303 62 65 39 3 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 303 62 65 39 3 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 263 63 61 34 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 276 59 73 29 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 253 28 53 32 1 n/a n/a 58 425
2007 252 19 60 45 0 n/a n/a 58 434
2008 250 24 54 41 0 n/a n/a 47 416
2009 240 16 51 46 1 0 49 0 403
2010 224 17 43 42 0 0 42 0 368
2011 262 35 62 73 0 0 39 0 471
2012 250 31 55 72 0 0 32 0 440
2013 231 35 50 82 1 0 33 0 432
2014 219 33 41 73 0 0 41 0 407
2015 211 37 53 71 0 0 40 0 412
2016 214 37 55 82 0 0 34 0 422
2017 195 42 56 84 1 0 31 0 409
2018 197 48 47 77 1 0 33 0 403
2019 206 38 64 76 1 0 37 0 422
2020 195 47 50 64 1 0 25 0 382
2021 182 52 39 68 2 0 25 0 368
2022 156 54 33 74 2 0 23 2 344
2023 156 50 35 60 2 0 21 2 326

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 Wildwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 n/a n/a n/a
1989 420 n/a n/a n/a
1990 465 n/a n/a n/a
1991 529 n/a n/a n/a
1992 561 n/a n/a n/a
1993 573 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 605 n/a n/a n/a
1995 566 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 566 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 575 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 571 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 521 n/a 0.0 23.4
2000 516 n/a 0.0 24
2001 512 n/a 0.0 25.6
2002 472 n/a n/a 22
2003 472 n/a n/a 22
2004 424 44.8 9.5 22.9
2005 440 39.6 11.1 25.2
2006 425 41.3 10.3 24.8
2007 434 39.0 11.1 17
2008 416 43.0 9.7 22
2009 403 39.0 10.3 21.6
2010 368 37.5 9.8 22
2011 471 47.5 9.9 36.7
2012 440 42.6 10.3 35.7
2013 432 42.2 10.2 40.3
2014 407 40.1 10.1 37.6
2015 412 39.0 10.5 44.7
2016 422 40.0 10.5 n/a
2017 409 43.0 9.5 n/a
2018 403 42.5 9.4 n/a
2019 422 41.5 10.1 n/a
2020 382 41.4 9.2 n/a
2021 368 38.8 9.4 n/a
2022 344 37.5 9.1 n/a
2023 326 36.7 8.8 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 Wildwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 n/a n/a n/a
1989 420 n/a n/a n/a
1990 465 n/a n/a n/a
1991 529 n/a n/a n/a
1992 561 n/a n/a n/a
1993 573 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 605 n/a n/a n/a
1995 566 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 566 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 575 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 571 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 521 n/a 0.0 23.4
2000 516 n/a 0.0 24
2001 512 n/a 0.0 25.6
2002 472 n/a n/a 22
2003 472 n/a n/a 22
2004 424 44.8 9.5 22.9
2005 440 39.6 11.1 25.2
2006 425 41.3 10.3 24.8
2007 434 39.0 11.1 17
2008 416 43.0 9.7 22
2009 403 39.0 10.3 21.6
2010 368 37.5 9.8 22
2011 471 47.5 9.9 36.7
2012 440 42.6 10.3 35.7
2013 432 42.2 10.2 40.3
2014 407 40.1 10.1 37.6
2015 412 39.0 10.5 44.7
2016 422 40.0 10.5 n/a
2017 409 43.0 9.5 n/a
2018 403 42.5 9.4 n/a
2019 422 41.5 10.1 n/a
2020 382 41.4 9.2 n/a
2021 368 38.8 9.4 n/a
2022 344 37.5 9.1 n/a
2023 326 36.7 8.8 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 Wildwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $441 (1.9%) $22,718 (98.1%) $23,159
2020 $499 (2.1%) $23,627 (97.9%) $24,125
2021 $1,797 (6.8%) $24,654 (93.2%) $26,451

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wildwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 484th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 461st of 928 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Elementary)4435.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Amherst)5544.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wildwood Elementary)3621.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amherst)4429.9
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Elementary)6251
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Amherst)5054.6
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wildwood Elementary)5844.9
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amherst)5050.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Elementary)5258.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Amherst)4849.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wildwood Elementary)5138.2
 12.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amherst)4740.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Wildwood Elementary)4738.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Amherst)4240.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wildwood Elementary)5847.4
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Amherst)4849.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wildwood Elementary)5639.5
 16.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Amherst)5149.3
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wildwood Elementary)5449.2
 4.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Amherst)5149.6
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Wildwood Elementary)5036.4
 13.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Amherst)4742.8
 4.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Wildwood Elementary)4738.2
 8.8%
   All Grades Science (Amherst)4240.9
 1.1%
   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 Students422326
 22.7%
African American3850
 31.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian6435
 45.3%
Hispanic7660
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White206156
 24.3%
Two or More Races3721
 43.2%


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Wildwood Elementary ranks 313th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wildwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Amherst Regional Middle School
High : Amherst Regional High

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Wildwood Elementary.

Students at Wildwood Elementary are 48% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% African American, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races.


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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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