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Best Schools in 01002, MA
01002, MA has 11 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 3,169 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 01002 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 01002, MA
The top high schools in 01002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. Hopkins Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hadley • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students
Best Middle Schools in 01002, MA
The top middle schools in 01002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 372 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 01002, MA
The top elementary schools in 01002, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shutesbury Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shutesbury • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
2. Crocker Farm Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
3. Hadley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hadley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
4. Pelham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 131 Students
5. Fort River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 379 Students
6. Wildwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 326 Students
7. The Common School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Common School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students
8. Amherst Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Montessori School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 01002, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
01002, MA has a total population of 27,406 with 46% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 01002, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 01002, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 01002, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 01002, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 01002, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 01002, MA
How many schools are in 01002, MA?
01002, MA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 3,169 students in total.
How do schools in 01002 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 01002 score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 01002 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 01002?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 51%
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