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8%
Avg. test scores NAT. AVG.
11%
High school dipl. NAT. AVG.
90%
Bachelors degree NAT. AVG.
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Northampton school information

Index Northampton Massachusetts National
Average Test Scores52%52%48%
Student/Teacher ratio12:114:116:1
Total public schools41,16779,221
Total private schools750824,874
Total post-secondary schools21937,963

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Key findings

  • The school test scores in Northampton are 8% higher than the national average
  • There are approximately 4 public schools in Northampton
  • 92.7% of people in Northampton have completed 8th grade
  • 92.0% of people in Northampton have completed high school
  • 57.6% of people in Northampton have completed a bachelors degree

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      Education level achieved in Northampton

      Index Northampton Massachusetts National
      Completed 8th grade92.7%88.3%84.3%
      Completed high school92.0%87.2%83.0%
      Completed some college77.1%65.0%59.4%
      Completed associate degree64.7%49.0%38.5%
      Completed bachelors57.6%41.2%30.3%
      Completed masters32.9%18.2%11.5%
      Completed professional degree13.2%5.4%3.3%
      Completed doctorate7.2%2.6%1.3%

      Northampton, MA School Districts

      • Northampton School District

      There are a total of 4 public schools, 7 private schools and 2 post-secondary schools in Northampton. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Northampton, MA schools is 52%. The average student to teacher ratio is 12:1. In Northampton, MA, an average of 92.7% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 92.0% have completed high school.

      Nearby cities with high average school scores

      City Population Avg. Test Scores National Avg.
      Wilbraham, MA3,25163%30.2%
      Hatfield, MA1,15458%21.4%
      Amherst Center, MA20,03758%19.8%
      South Deerfield, MA2,15056%15.6%
      Belchertown, MA3,03752%7.6%
      Northampton, MA28,55252%8.5%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Avg. Test Scores National Avg.
      Schererville, IN28,55963%30.2%
      Granite City, IL28,56317%65.2%
      Monterey, CA28,57551%6.1%
      West Springfield Town, MA28,52749%2.0%
      Burton, MI28,59827%43.1%
      Northampton, MA28,55252%8.5%
      Source: The Northampton, MA education data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and from the National Center for Education Statistics. The average school test scores are based on all schools that completed test scores within the state. Average test scores are conducted by each state independently and the type of tests may change from one state to another. Test scores were not available for all schools within the state, but were available for the vast majority.