Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Clifford M Granger ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clifford M Granger's student population of 313 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clifford M Granger ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifford M Granger is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#822 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
78%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifford M Granger's ranking?
Clifford M Granger is ranked #822 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Clifford M Granger often compared to?
Clifford M Grangeris often viewed alongside schools like Robinson Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Clifford M Granger?
313 students attend Clifford M Granger.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Clifford M Granger students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clifford M Granger?
Clifford M Granger has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clifford M Granger offer ?
Clifford M Granger offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clifford M Granger part of?
Clifford M Granger is part of Agawam School District.
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