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Best Schools in 01355, MA
01355, MA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,134 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 01355 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 01355, MA
The top high schools in 01355, 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. Ralph C Mahar Regional
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ralph C Mahar • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 523 Students
Best Middle Schools in 01355, MA
The top middle schools in 01355, 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 01355, MA
The top elementary schools in 01355, 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. Petersham Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersham • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 126 Students
3. Swift River
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Salem-wendell • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 01355, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
01355, MA has a total population of 885 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 01355, 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 01355, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 01355, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 01355, 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 01355, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 01355, MA
How many schools are in 01355, MA?
01355, MA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,134 students in total.
How do schools in 01355 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 01355 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 01355 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 01355?
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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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations