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

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students

2. Belchertown High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belchertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students

3. Ralph C Mahar Regional

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amherst-pelham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 372 Students

2. Jabish Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belchertown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 338 Students

3. Athol-royalston Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shutesbury • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students

2. Swift River Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Belchertown • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 474 Students

3. Swift River

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New Salem-wendell • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 131 Students

4. Petersham Center

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Petersham • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 126 Students

5. Athol Community Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Athol-royalston • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 572 Students

6. Fisher Hill

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

4,814

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

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

A-

11.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit New Salem, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Orange, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Petersham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Leverett, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Athol, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pelham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Erving, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations