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Northampton School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Northampton.

Students
2,496
Schools
6
Spent per student
$23,711
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
11:1
The gist

What stands out about Northampton School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 52% of Connecticut districts
  • Spends 11% less per student than the MA average
  • 11 students per teacher

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 proficiency36%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts53%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)93%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$23,711 per student · 11% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 39%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 68%State 25%Federal 7%

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

Enrollment over time
2,579’20
2,618’21
2,573’22
2,495’23
2,496’24

Down 3.2% since 2020.

Students
White 68%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 7%Black 3%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

6 public schools.

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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