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Best Schools in Pelham, MA
Pelham, MA has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,139 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Pelham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pelham, MA
The top high schools in Pelham, 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 Pelham, MA
The top middle schools in Pelham, 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 Pelham, MA
The top elementary schools in Pelham, 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. Pelham Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelham • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 131 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 Pelham, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pelham, MA has a total population of 364 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pelham, 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 Pelham, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pelham, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pelham, 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 Pelham, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pelham, MA
How many schools are in Pelham, MA?
Pelham, MA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,139 students in total.
How do schools in Pelham perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Pelham score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Pelham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pelham?
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: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Pelham
1 of 1 schools in Pelham carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Pelham. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.