South Hadley

The South Hadley school district in Massachusetts consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and is located in the town of South Hadley.

Among the schools in South Hadley, South Hadley High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 129 out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.8% and performs well on MCAS Next Generation tests, with over 50% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Michael E. Smith Middle School generally lags behind the district and state averages on these assessments.

At the elementary level, Mosier Elementary School stands out, outperforming the South Hadley district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts and Mathematics for all grades. The district's schools generally have a predominantly white student population, with Hispanic students making up the second-largest racial group. While the schools in South Hadley spend between $14,481 and $18,585 per student, the data suggests that simply increasing spending may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes, and the district should focus on other factors, such as instructional practices and teacher quality.