Munger Hill

Summary:

Munger Hill is an elementary school in Westfield, Massachusetts, serving 340 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by MCAS test scores, is generally lower than the Westfield district and the state average.

Munger Hill's academic performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 350 out of 938 Massachusetts elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 622 out of 916 in 2023-2024. The school's performance gaps between student subgroups are notable, with Hispanic students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students ranking significantly lower than their peers. Compared to other elementary schools in the Westfield district, such as Southampton Road and Paper Mill, Munger Hill underperforms academically.

Despite spending more per student ($15,390 in 2020-2021) than the state average, Munger Hill's academic outcomes remain below the district and state levels. The factors contributing to the school's lower performance may require further examination, as the school's challenges appear to be multifaceted and may require targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 33 Mallard Lane
       Westfield, MA  01085-3899


(413) 572-6520

District: Westfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
622nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,390 Help


Students who attend Munger Hill usually attend:

Middle:    Westfield Intermediate School
    Westfield Middle School
High:    Westfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
Hispanic:
12.5%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Munger Hill ranks worse than 67.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Westfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.8%), Hispanic (12.5%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Munger Hill is 10.7, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Westfield School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Munger Hill is $15,390, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Westfield School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Munger Hill:

SchoolDigger ranks Munger Hill 622nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Munger Hill in the ranking list.)

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Westfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield 266th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Munger Hill

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Rank History for all students at Munger Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.47 451st 884 49.0%
2004 60.43 380th 882 56.9%
2005 56.93 409th 887 53.9%
2006 68.19 287th 911 68.5%
2007 67.41 306th 911 66.4%
2008 63.34 351st 908 61.3%
2009 69.13 297th 909 67.3%
2010 57.25 420th 920 54.3%
2011 56.75 440th 924 52.4%
2012 53.87 484th 930 48.0%
2013 65.02 352nd 928 62.1%
2014 48.45 539th 926 41.8%
2015 56.11 438th 914 52.1%
2016 43.11 567th 932 39.2%
2017 63.24 350th 938 62.7%
2018 51.57 486th 934 48.0%
2019 38.52 611th 942 35.1%
2021 46.22 513th 936 45.2%
2022 24.90 700th 932 24.9%
2023 23.31 709th 928 23.6%
2024 31.58 622nd 916 32.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Munger Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.38 150th 267 43.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Munger Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.73 733rd 886 17.3%
2019 26.63 739th 896 17.5%
2021 27.63 690th 894 22.8%
2022 12.92 872nd 905 3.6%
2023 28.68 505th 703 28.2%
2024 30.45 520th 731 28.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Munger Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.34 450th 685 34.3%
2019 36.67 479th 700 31.6%
2021 39.49 438th 705 37.9%
2022 17.01 715th 772 7.4%
2023 20.92 658th 757 13.1%
2024 20.40 677th 760 10.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Munger Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.44 532nd 893 40.4%
2019 39.80 589th 902 34.7%
2021 51.53 437th 898 51.3%
2022 26.39 674th 901 25.2%
2023 30.83 624th 887 29.7%
2024 33.14 598th 886 32.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Munger Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.64 506th 656 22.9%
2019 24.91 541st 665 18.6%
2021 30.88 435th 632 31.2%
2022 18.65 616th 672 8.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Munger Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.32 390th 898 56.6%
2019 38.54 577th 907 36.4%
2021 39.58 549th 904 39.3%
2022 24.95 704th 908 22.5%
2023 19.29 740th 896 17.4%
2024 31.88 612th 891 31.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Munger Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.51 508th 925 45.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Munger Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.60 341st 401 15.0%
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Rank History for White students at Munger Hill

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.60 414th 772 46.4%
2019 32.42 586th 780 24.9%
2021 43.31 456th 765 40.4%
2022 24.51 627th 764 17.9%
2023 19.95 658th 762 13.6%
2024 27.04 601st 753 20.2%
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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
Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Open Quote My ADHD child developed a bruise from home, and instead of calling the parents to ask questions, this school called children service's! Very unprofessional and will not be sending my child here next year! This is just one reason why they are rated 3 out of 10 in local schools! Poor judgement by the teachers. Very disgusted on how this was handled! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Munger Hill

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 598 3 9 5 3 n/a n/a 0 618
1993 589 1 9 16 4 n/a n/a 0 619
1994 534 2 12 13 2 n/a n/a 0 563
1995 513 2 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 513 2 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 512 1 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1998 496 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 468 0 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2000 480 0 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 391 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2002 380 1 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 380 1 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 367 3 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 388 3 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 377 4 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 375 2 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2008 374 5 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 352 8 10 8 1 0 1 0 380
2010 351 7 8 12 1 0 2 0 381
2011 333 5 8 19 1 0 8 0 374
2012 330 4 7 10 1 0 12 0 364
2013 333 3 6 15 0 0 14 0 371
2014 323 6 9 7 0 0 13 0 358
2015 296 9 10 21 0 1 15 0 352
2016 328 10 10 30 0 1 15 0 394
2017 329 12 9 32 0 1 11 0 394
2018 312 11 7 41 1 0 7 0 379
2019 291 9 10 43 0 0 8 0 361
2020 295 8 14 46 0 0 10 0 373
2021 269 10 14 53 0 0 8 0 354
2022 244 9 15 50 0 0 12 0 330
2023 249 9 15 46 0 0 21 0 340
2024 252 7 12 41 0 0 16 0 328

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 Munger Hill

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 618 n/a n/a n/a
1993 619 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 563 n/a n/a n/a
1995 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 531 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 508 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 487 n/a 0.0 9
2000 490 n/a 0.0 7.3
2001 400 n/a 0.0 6.3
2002 394 n/a n/a 4.8
2003 394 n/a n/a 4.8
2004 381 25.6 14.9 6.3
2005 408 29.8 13.7 5.9
2006 395 26.9 14.7 6.1
2007 393 30.0 13.1 2.8
2008 396 28.9 13.7 6.8
2009 380 29.1 13.1 8.2
2010 381 28.9 13.1 8.7
2011 374 27.6 13.5 11.8
2012 364 28.0 12.9 9.6
2013 371 27.0 13.7 14.3
2014 358 27.3 13.0 16.5
2015 352 25.0 14.0 20.5
2016 394 28.0 14.0 n/a
2017 394 28.0 14.0 n/a
2018 379 27.9 13.5 n/a
2019 361 27.6 13.0 n/a
2020 373 28.4 13.1 n/a
2021 354 29.4 12.0 n/a
2022 330 28.4 11.5 n/a
2023 340 29.9 11.3 n/a
2024 328 30.4 10.7 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 Munger Hill

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 618 n/a n/a n/a
1993 619 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 563 n/a n/a n/a
1995 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 531 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 508 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 487 n/a 0.0 9
2000 490 n/a 0.0 7.3
2001 400 n/a 0.0 6.3
2002 394 n/a n/a 4.8
2003 394 n/a n/a 4.8
2004 381 25.6 14.9 6.3
2005 408 29.8 13.7 5.9
2006 395 26.9 14.7 6.1
2007 393 30.0 13.1 2.8
2008 396 28.9 13.7 6.8
2009 380 29.1 13.1 8.2
2010 381 28.9 13.1 8.7
2011 374 27.6 13.5 11.8
2012 364 28.0 12.9 9.6
2013 371 27.0 13.7 14.3
2014 358 27.3 13.0 16.5
2015 352 25.0 14.0 20.5
2016 394 28.0 14.0 n/a
2017 394 28.0 14.0 n/a
2018 379 27.9 13.5 n/a
2019 361 27.6 13.0 n/a
2020 373 28.4 13.1 n/a
2021 354 29.4 12.0 n/a
2022 330 28.4 11.5 n/a
2023 340 29.9 11.3 n/a
2024 328 30.4 10.7 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 Munger Hill

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $446 (3.1%) $13,930 (96.9%) $14,377
2020 $494 (3.4%) $14,142 (96.6%) $14,636
2021 $974 (6.3%) $14,416 (93.7%) $15,390

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Munger Hill

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 611th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 709th of 928 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Munger Hill)5525.9
 29.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westfield)5335.9
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Munger Hill)4431
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westfield)4427.7
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Munger Hill)4525.6
 19.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield)4929.8
 19.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Munger Hill)4129.1
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westfield)4840.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Munger Hill)5125.7
 25.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westfield)4736.6
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Munger Hill)4229.9
 12.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Westfield)4231.3
 10.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students361340
 5.8%
African American99
American Indian00
Asian1015
 50%
Hispanic4346
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White291249
 14.4%
Two or More Races821
 162.5%


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Students who attend Munger Hill usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westfield Intermediate School
Middle : Westfield Middle School
High : Westfield High

Munger Hill ranks 622nd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Munger Hill are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended Munger Hill.


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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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