Best Schools in New Salem, MA
New Salem, MA has a total of 12 schools including 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 4,814 students attend New Salem, MA schools. On average, schools in New Salem score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Salem greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in New Salem, MA
New Salem, MA has 3 high schools with 2,018 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in New Salem score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Salem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Amherst Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
2. Belchertown High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
3. Ralph C Mahar Regional
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ralph C Mahar • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 523 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Salem, MA
New Salem, MA has 3 middle schools with 1,139 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in New Salem score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Salem meet expectations.
1. Amherst Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 372 Students
2. Jabish Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 338 Students
3. Athol-royalston Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Athol-royalston • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 429 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Salem, MA
New Salem, MA has 6 elementary schools with 1,657 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in New Salem score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Salem exceed expectations.
1. Shutesbury Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shutesbury • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
2. Swift River Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Belchertown • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 474 Students
3. Swift River
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Salem-wendell • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students
4. Petersham Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersham • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 126 Students
5. Athol Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athol-royalston • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 572 Students
6. Fisher Hill
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Orange • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 230 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Salem, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Salem, MA has a total population of 972 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Salem, 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 New Salem, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Salem, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Salem, 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 New Salem, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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