William E Norris

Summary:

William E Norris is a high-performing elementary school located in Southampton, MA that serves 477 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Southampton school district, which is ranked 143 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William E Norris stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, ranking in the top 50% of Massachusetts elementary schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, 55.7% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school also performs particularly well for female students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25-30% of Massachusetts elementary schools for these subgroups. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 12 students per teacher, William E Norris appears to be providing a quality education to its diverse student population.

Compared to nearby schools, William E Norris is a standout performer. For example, the proficiency rates at William E Norris are over 40 percentage points higher than the nearby Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary in Holyoke. While William E Norris performs well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve performance for male students and white students, who lag behind their female and minority counterparts at the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd
       Southampton, MA  01073


(413) 527-0811

District: Southampton

SchoolDigger Rank:
348th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,742 Help


Students who attend William E Norris usually attend:

High:    Hampshire Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.3% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William E Norris is $14,742.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William E Norris:

SchoolDigger ranks William E Norris 348th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See William E Norris in the ranking list.)

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Southampton:

SchoolDigger ranks Southampton 143rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for William E Norris

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Rank History for all students at William E Norris

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.36 535th 884 39.5%
2004 41.78 550th 882 37.6%
2005 42.74 533rd 887 39.9%
2006 44.68 550th 911 39.6%
2007 46.05 550th 911 39.6%
2008 57.11 413th 908 54.5%
2009 52.61 477th 909 47.5%
2010 53.72 469th 920 49.0%
2011 59.00 415th 924 55.1%
2012 57.86 439th 930 52.8%
2013 63.36 374th 928 59.7%
2014 61.55 386th 926 58.3%
2015 54.75 451st 914 50.7%
2016 52.89 476th 932 48.9%
2017 60.43 381st 938 59.4%
2018 54.36 462nd 934 50.5%
2019 37.75 621st 942 34.1%
2021 57.42 417th 936 55.4%
2022 53.93 444th 932 52.4%
2023 64.14 335th 928 63.9%
2024 61.92 348th 916 62.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at William E Norris

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.43 712th 886 19.6%
2019 14.07 857th 896 4.4%
2021 48.94 427th 894 52.2%
2022 36.02 605th 905 33.1%
2023 59.38 227th 703 67.7%
2024 60.78 216th 731 70.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William E Norris

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.05 485th 685 29.2%
2019 14.83 663rd 700 5.3%
2021 53.91 291st 705 58.7%
2022 43.35 443rd 772 42.6%
2023 72.68 127th 757 83.2%
2024 65.20 201st 760 73.6%
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Rank History for Female students at William E Norris

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.85 489th 893 45.2%
2019 36.94 613th 902 32.0%
2021 57.55 390th 898 56.6%
2022 63.18 329th 901 63.5%
2023 69.85 268th 887 69.8%
2024 72.77 235th 886 73.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at William E Norris

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.32 280th 656 57.3%
2019 42.62 347th 665 47.8%
2021 58.31 204th 632 67.7%
2022 46.37 317th 672 52.8%
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Rank History for Male students at William E Norris

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.34 365th 898 59.4%
2019 41.18 557th 907 38.6%
2021 55.85 412th 904 54.4%
2022 44.05 504th 908 44.5%
2023 55.93 391st 896 56.4%
2024 48.65 463rd 891 48.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at William E Norris

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.14 421st 925 54.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at William E Norris

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.76 110th 379 71.0%
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Rank History for White students at William E Norris

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.04 502nd 772 35.0%
2019 27.62 629th 780 19.4%
2021 46.25 423rd 765 44.7%
2022 40.38 487th 764 36.3%
2023 48.22 412th 762 45.9%
2024 49.86 386th 753 48.7%
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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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, April 2, 2011

Open Quote My children attend this school and I can not say enough about it. Mr. Collins (the principal) is so awesome and he really cares about the kids. I LOVE that Norris is lock-down school, A Peace Builder school (no bullying) and is a family oriented school. The staff, the PTO and the programs offered at Norris are the best I've seen. Also, I've always been very impressed with "Connect-Ed" messages that come out to keep families informed of delay's, closings, 1/2 days, school events... It's a great way to help parents stay informed.

They stay up with technology, teaching Kindergartners lap-top use and educational learing sites. My kids have reallly blossomed with Science, Math and Reading.
I could go on and on! If you have an opportunity to choose and send your child to Norris, DO IT! You'll be extremely pleased. Close Quote



Enrollment information for William E Norris

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 215 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1989 227 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1990 238 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1991 248 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 261 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1993 262 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1994 266 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 501 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1996 501 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1997 506 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1998 532 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 568 11 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 571 8 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2001 570 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2002 526 2 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2003 526 2 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2004 530 4 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2005 505 3 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2006 504 3 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2007 516 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 10 538
2008 526 2 1 14 0 n/a n/a 10 553
2009 529 3 0 14 0 0 11 0 557
2010 525 3 1 15 0 0 15 0 559
2011 524 3 1 16 0 0 13 0 557
2012 510 2 3 15 0 0 14 0 544
2013 504 2 4 19 0 1 22 0 552
2014 504 3 5 18 1 1 18 0 550
2015 482 5 10 25 1 1 17 0 541
2016 470 4 11 24 1 1 16 0 527
2017 472 2 8 23 1 2 12 0 520
2018 465 1 5 27 1 1 12 0 512
2019 452 1 7 29 1 0 11 0 501
2020 442 1 8 23 1 0 17 0 492
2021 394 1 7 31 0 0 15 0 448
2022 410 1 7 29 0 0 19 0 466
2023 427 0 5 30 0 0 15 0 477

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 William E Norris

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 216 n/a n/a n/a
1989 230 n/a n/a n/a
1990 243 n/a n/a n/a
1991 257 n/a n/a n/a
1992 267 n/a n/a n/a
1993 267 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 270 n/a n/a n/a
1995 505 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 505 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 507 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 584 n/a 0.0 11.6
2000 587 n/a 0.0 9.9
2001 580 n/a 0.0 10.3
2002 540 n/a n/a 10.7
2003 540 n/a n/a 10.7
2004 546 40.3 13.5 15.8
2005 515 35.5 14.5 9.7
2006 518 41.5 12.5 9.1
2007 538 39.0 13.8 8.9
2008 553 39.0 14.2 9.8
2009 557 37.0 15.1 11.7
2010 559 40.2 13.9 11.3
2011 557 40.0 13.9 12.4
2012 544 39.9 13.6 14.2
2013 552 39.4 14.0 13.4
2014 550 38.6 14.2 15.6
2015 541 34.0 15.9 15.3
2016 527 37.0 14.2 n/a
2017 520 35.4 14.6 n/a
2018 512 37.5 13.6 n/a
2019 501 36.5 13.7 n/a
2020 492 38.4 12.8 n/a
2021 448 38.4 11.6 n/a
2022 466 36.4 12.8 n/a
2023 477 38.1 12.5 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 William E Norris

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 216 n/a n/a n/a
1989 230 n/a n/a n/a
1990 243 n/a n/a n/a
1991 257 n/a n/a n/a
1992 267 n/a n/a n/a
1993 267 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 270 n/a n/a n/a
1995 505 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 505 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 507 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 541 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 584 n/a 0.0 11.6
2000 587 n/a 0.0 9.9
2001 580 n/a 0.0 10.3
2002 540 n/a n/a 10.7
2003 540 n/a n/a 10.7
2004 546 40.3 13.5 15.8
2005 515 35.5 14.5 9.7
2006 518 41.5 12.5 9.1
2007 538 39.0 13.8 8.9
2008 553 39.0 14.2 9.8
2009 557 37.0 15.1 11.7
2010 559 40.2 13.9 11.3
2011 557 40.0 13.9 12.4
2012 544 39.9 13.6 14.2
2013 552 39.4 14.0 13.4
2014 550 38.6 14.2 15.6
2015 541 34.0 15.9 15.3
2016 527 37.0 14.2 n/a
2017 520 35.4 14.6 n/a
2018 512 37.5 13.6 n/a
2019 501 36.5 13.7 n/a
2020 492 38.4 12.8 n/a
2021 448 38.4 11.6 n/a
2022 466 36.4 12.8 n/a
2023 477 38.1 12.5 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 William E Norris

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $76 (0.6%) $12,267 (99.4%) $12,343
2020 $98 (0.8%) $12,465 (99.2%) $12,563
2021 $112 (0.8%) $14,629 (99.2%) $14,742

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

Impact of COVID-19 on William E Norris

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 621st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 335th of 928 Elementary schools
 29.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William E Norris)4533.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southampton)4533.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William E Norris)3357.9
 24.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Southampton)3357.9
 24.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William E Norris)3645.9
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southampton)3645.9
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (William E Norris)2655.7
 29.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southampton)2655.7
 29.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William E Norris)5550.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southampton)5550.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (William E Norris)3857.4
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southampton)3857.4
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (William E Norris)5958.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Southampton)5858.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (William E Norris)5144.9
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Southampton)5144.9
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (William E Norris)5044.9
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Southampton)5044.9
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (William E Norris)4843.8
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Southampton)4843.8
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (William E Norris)3853.2
 15.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Southampton)3853.2
 15.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (William E Norris)5958.5
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Southampton)5858.5
 0.5%
   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 Students501477
 4.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic2930
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White452427
 5.5%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended William E Norris.

Students who attend William E Norris usually go on to attend:

High : Hampshire Regional High

Students at William E Norris are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

William E Norris ranks 348th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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