For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 978 students in Adams-Cheshire School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Adams-Cheshire School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,836 Schools
# Students
978 Students
916,253 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
77,708 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adams-Cheshire School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#362 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
25%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
87%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,905 is higher than the state median of $23,847. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,736 is less than the state median of $24,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,905
$23,847
Spending / Student
$22,736
$24,604
Best Adams-Cheshire School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoosac Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14 Commercial Street
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0876
Adams, MA 01220
(413) 743-0876
Gr: PK-3 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hoosac Valley Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Road
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-8404
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-8404
Gr: 4-7 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Hoosac Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Savoy Rd
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 743-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Adams-Cheshire School District?
Adams-Cheshire School District manages 3 public schools serving 978 students.
What is the rank of Adams-Cheshire School District?
Adams-Cheshire School District is ranked #364 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams-Cheshire School District?
87% of Adams-Cheshire School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Adams-Cheshire School District?
Adams-Cheshire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Adams-Cheshire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,736 is less than the state median of $24,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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