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Greenfield Middle School

Public | 4-7 & ungraded | 441 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 8, 2013

In general, this school is average...not the best, not the worst. The best thing about it is the selection of interesting and enriching ELT (extended learning time) choices it offers. The worst thing is, there is not a lot of parent-teacher interaction that I have seen. The school feels like a fortress that parents are just not welcome at. You want your child safe in school, of course...but this goes beyond that. It's almost like" what happens here, stays here."
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2010

Very poor quality teaching of the most important basics and they try to cover this up with loads of 'enrichments' that they let anyone teach. We need to get into a good college. There is an attitude of 'good enough for greenfield'. We need excellence.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 18, 2009

I am a student in the Greenfield Middle school,and I will be going into the 7th to grade. I love my school, from the teachers,to the best friends I have made, its just a great school all-together. We may have a few problems, but what school doesn't? I would recommened this school to anyone, your sure to leave with great friend-ships in hand!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 7, 2009

As a teacher at Greenfield Middle School, I am proud of the work we do here. The students and adults in the building are all working to continuously improve our school and comunity. We have committed to a social contract and we uphold by communicating with each other. We have a variety of programs and enrichment classes which we offer to all students through the Extended Learning Time (ELT) Grant Program. Students participate in activities which include Band, Sports, and GMS-TV. There is also an excellent Afterschool program offered through the HEC 21st Century Afterschool Program and students have more opportunities to learn through exploration.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 21, 2006

Like any school, you get out of it what you put into it. My kids have done private and public, and the results are that private is more demanding that you be an independent learner, and self motivated. But you can get a good education here as well, just the teachers have to conduct themselves so that they follow public school rules which is a restriction on how they assign work and create study habits. Obviously, private can kick disruptive kids out where Greenfield Middle School cannot and are forced to give more time and attention to the troubled child than the one with a learning disability. What we have learned is that school needs the time and attention we gave our private school, and the outcome is the same, but if you don't have time to be involved in public schools, go to private.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
40%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
42%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
42%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students54%
Female66%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female48%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students65%
Female73%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities14%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female45%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students53%
Female49%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students65%
Female75%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female54%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students61%
Female62%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students19%
Female16%
Male20%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 70%
Hispanic 15% 14%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Black 3% 8%
Asian 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 66%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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195 Federal St
Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone: (413) 772-1360

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