Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hoosac Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hoosac Valley Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy
School Rankings
Hoosac Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hoosac Valley Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
86%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Hoosac Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Hoosac Valley Elementary School is ranked #1235 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hoosac Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Hoosac Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert T. Capeless Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hoosac Valley Elementary School?
370 students attend Hoosac Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hoosac Valley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hoosac Valley Elementary School?
Hoosac Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hoosac Valley Elementary School offer ?
Hoosac Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hoosac Valley Elementary School part of?
Hoosac Valley Elementary School is part of Hoosac Valley Regional School District.
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