Rank
176
B-
Agawam
5 schools · 1 high school · 4 elementary schools · Agawam
Agawam is a suburban town located in western Massachusetts, approximately 8 miles north of Springfield. The Agawam Public School District serves the town's students across four elementary schools and Agawam High School. With an average single-family assessed value of $368,117 and per capita income of $37,275, Agawam reflects a moderate-income community. The district's 88.5% graduation rate and overall ranking reflect its role as a solid regional educational resource in the Springfield area.
Avg MCAS ELA
44.6%
#184 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
40%
#191 of 326
Avg SAT
1,122
#140 of 290
Attendance
92.4%
#231 of 328
Graduation Rate
88.5%
#227 of 288
AP Pass Rate
69%
#164 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,897
#157 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$103,238
#65 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 41% | 38% | — | 495 | 253 |
| Grade 4 | 39% | 41% | — | 494 | 247 |
| Grade 5 | 28% | 26% | 40% | 488 | 262 |
| Grade 6 | 34% | 38% | — | 491 | 255 |
| Grade 7 | 32% | 29% | — | 488 | 236 |
| Grade 8 | 31% | 26% | 36% | 488 | 277 |
| Grade 10 | 46% | 40% | 49% | 496 | 251 |
| HS Science | — | — | 33% | 490 | 243 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 76.8%
Asian: 3.1%
Hispanic: 14.2%
Black: 2.7%
Multi-Race: 3%
Am. Indian: 0.1%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 47.9%Male: 52%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Agawam
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
167
B-
Agawam High
SAT
1,122
ELA
48%
Math
42%
Grad
88.5%
167
B-
Agawam High
1,122
48%
42%
69%
88.5%
Elementary Schools in Agawam
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
272
B
Benjamin J Phelps
ELA
63%
Math
50%
Attend.
94.8%
Class
20
272
B
Benjamin J Phelps
63%
50%
94.8%
20
466
B-
William P. Sapelli Elementary
ELA
46%
Math
40%
Attend.
93.4%
Class
19
466
B-
William P. Sapelli Elementary
46%
40%
93.4%
19
618
C+
Clifford M Granger
ELA
35%
Math
32%
Attend.
94.8%
Class
21
618
C+
Clifford M Granger
35%
32%
94.8%
21
638
C
James Clark School
ELA
31%
Math
36%
Attend.
94.2%
Class
21
638
C
James Clark School
31%
36%
94.2%
21
District Operations
Attendance
#231 of 328Attendance Rate92.4%
Avg Days Absent13
Chronically Absent (10%+)24.7%
Chronically Absent (20%+)4%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#157 of 325In-District Per Pupil$20,919
Total Per Pupil$21,897
Total FTE Students3,691
Teacher Salaries
#65 of 325Average Salary$103,238
Teacher FTE Count278
Salary vs. Town Income2.8x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.8x the town's per capita income ($37,275). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#141 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners8.8%
Students w/ Disabilities17.6%
Total Students3,473
Staffing & Retention
#155 of 327Teacher Retention87.9%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers298
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Agawam
Avg Assessed Value
$368,117
#212 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$5,190
Income Per Capita
$37,275
#186 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#268
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.41%
Tax as % of Income13.92%(typical)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$50.6M+1.36% levy growth(typical)
Residential$11.7M
Commercial/Industrial$38.9M
Residential Share13.7%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.9% (2.5% base + 1.36% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (13.7%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$17.7M15.0% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $118.0M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 3,211(89.8%)
Charter: 78(2.2%)
Private: 108(3.0%)
Home School: 124(3.5%)
Total: 3,577