B−
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
What stands out about Belchertown School District
- School Grade B−: better than 45% of Rhode Island districts
- Spends 29% less per student than the MA average
- 13 students per teacher
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Chepachet.
PK–52 elementary schoolsGlocester Elementary School District
6–8Ponaganset Middle SchoolFoster-Glocester Regional School District
9–12Ponaganset High SchoolFoster-Glocester Regional School District
Test scores vs. MA
2020–21Math 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.