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Hampshire School District

Public school districtGrades 7–12Regional · 5 towns

Serves Southampton, Williamsburg, Westhampton, Chesterfield and Goshen.

Students
718
Schools
1
Spent per student
$23,904
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
10:1
The gist

What stands out about Hampshire School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 54% of Connecticut districts
  • Spends 10% less per student than the MA average
  • 10 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 5.1% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Bantam.

PK–54 elementary schoolsRegional School District 20
6–8Plumb Hill Middle SchoolRegional School District 20
9–12Lakeview High SchoolRegional School District 20

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency39%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts53%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$23,904 per student · 10% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 39%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 63%State 32%Federal 5%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
683’20
685’21
662’22
690’23
718’24

Up 5.1% since 2020.

Students
White 87%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 3%Asian 1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

1 public school.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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