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Belchertown School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Belchertown.

Students
2,043
Schools
5
Spent per student
$18,875
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
13:1
The gist

What stands out about Belchertown School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 45% of Connecticut districts
  • Spends 29% less per student than the MA average
  • 13 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Georgetown.

PK–2Miller-Driscoll SchoolWilton School District
3–5Cider Mill SchoolWilton School District
6–8Middlebrook SchoolWilton School District
9–122 high schoolsWilton School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency35%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts49%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$18,875 per student · 29% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 36%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 45%State 46%Federal 8%

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

Enrollment over time
2,149’20
2,131’21
2,125’22
2,081’23
2,043’24

Down 4.9% since 2020.

Students
White 83%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 4%Asian 2%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

5 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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