Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hadley ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
19%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
70%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hadley's ranking?
Hadley is ranked #388 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hadley?
356 students attend Hadley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hadley students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hadley?
Hadley has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hadley offer ?
Hadley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hadley part of?
Hadley is part of Swampscott School District.
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