Northampton School District
- 212 MAIN ST
- NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
- (413) 587-1327
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 94.2% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $13,852 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.8 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,758 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 216 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 48.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 49.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,758 | 12.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 60 |
| Kindergarten Students | 189 |
| 1st Grade Students | 167 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 179 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 183 |
| 4th Grade Students | 203 |
| 5th Grade Students | 216 |
| 6th Grade Students | 190 |
| 7th Grade Students | 214 |
| 8th Grade Students | 192 |
| 9th Grade Students | 248 |
| 10th Grade Students | 213 |
| 11th Grade Students | 226 |
| 12th Grade Students | 212 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 118 |
| Hispanic | 390 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 83 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,997 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,347 |
| Female | 1,345 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 216 | 12.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 145 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 58 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 98 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 74 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| School Administrators | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 16 |
| Student Support Services | 32 |
| Other Support Services Staff | - |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $42,924,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $25,493,000 | 59.4% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $23,204,000 | 54.1% |
| Other School Systems | $1,005,000 | 2.3% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $19,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch | $338,000 | 0.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $128,000 | 0.3% |
| Private Contributions | $88,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $711,000 | 1.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,680,000 | 36.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,069,000 | 16.5% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $3,133,000 | 7.3% |
| Transportation Programs | $576,000 | 1.3% |
| Other Programs | $261,000 | 0.6% |
| Non-Specified | $603,000 | 1.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,038,000 | 9.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,751,000 | 4.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $465,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $765,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $321,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Other | $175,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Other | $25,000 | 0.06% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $38,689,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $24,540,000 | 63.4% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $13,279,000 | 34.3% |
| Student Support | $3,169,000 | 7.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,952,000 | 4.5% |
| General Administration Support | $397,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $1,613,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,761,000 | 8.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,157,000 | 2.7% |
| Other Support Services | $1,230,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $870,000 | 2.2% |
| Food Services | $800,000 | 1.9% |
| Other Services | $70,000 | 0.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 94.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 213 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 3 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 19 | 2.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Northampton School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 2,758
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 216
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| BRIDGE STREET SCHOOL | ||||
2 Parsons St
Northampton, MA Public | PK-5 | 283 | 13.3 |  Review This School |
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| JACKSON STREET SCHOOL | ||||
120 Jackson St
Northampton, MA Public | KG-5 | 338 | 12.8 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA Public | 6-8 | 596 | 10.1 | Review This School |
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| LEEDS SCHOOL | ||||
20 Florence St
Leeds, MA Public | KG-5 | 319 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
380 Elm St
Northampton, MA Public | 9-12 | 899 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| R. K. FINN RYAN ROAD SCHOOL | ||||
498 Ryan Rd
Florence, MA Public | KG-5 | 257 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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