Northfield Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Pioneer Valley
Northfield Elementary School is located in Northfield, MA and is one of 4 elementary schools in Pioneer Valley School District. It is a public school that serves 276 students in grades PK-6.
Northfield Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northfield Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Northfield Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northfield Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Northfield Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Northfield Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Northfield Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northfield Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Hill School 3.5 miles | n/a | |
| Full Circle School 4.1 miles | n/a | |
| Pearl E Rhodes Elementary School 5.5 miles |  |
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| Warwick Community School 5.8 miles |  |
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| Bernardston Elementary School 5.9 miles | |
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DarceyTuttle: love this school nice people excellant teachers and staff my daughter loves to go to school every day and gets up set if its a snow day or even half day cant say enough about the school and the community
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 276
46%
54%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Northfield Elementary School had 25% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
93%
Hispanic
4%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
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Pioneer Valley District Spending
$13,189Per Pupil
The Pioneer Valley spends $13,189 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Pioneer Valley District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Northfield Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Pioneer Valley School DistrictTest Scores
About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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