Serving 175 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Neil A Pepin 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% 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
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
22%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
66%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Neil A Pepin?
175 students attend Neil A Pepin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Neil A Pepin students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neil A Pepin?
Neil A Pepin has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Neil A Pepin offer ?
Neil A Pepin offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Neil A Pepin part of?
Neil A Pepin is part of Easthampton School District.
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