Rank

C-

Gill-Montague

3 schools · 1 high school · 2 elementary schools · Gill, Montague · Regional District

Gill-Montague Regional School District encompasses the towns of Gill and Montague, located in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts along the Connecticut River. This regional district serves a rural community with a strong connection to the region's industrial and agricultural heritage. Turners Falls High School, the district's sole secondary institution, serves grades 9-12 and reflects the character of these closely-knit small towns.

Avg MCAS ELA

20%

#309 of 326

Avg MCAS Math

21%

#301 of 326

Avg SAT

1,070

#216 of 290

Attendance

92.6%

#250 of 328

Graduation Rate

84.7%

#250 of 288

AP Pass Rate

15.4%

#275 of 278

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,922

#104 of 325

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,002

#302 of 325

MCAS Performance by Grade

Grade	ELA M+E%	Math M+E%	Sci M+E%	Avg Score	Students
Grade 3	24%	15%	—	481	79
Grade 4	37%	35%	—	494	57
Grade 5	27%	27%	46%	488	62
Grade 6	28%	17%	—	483	67
Grade 7	25%	26%	—	484	81
Grade 8	9%	15%	19%	477	75
Grade 10	18%	32%	15%	484	40
HS Science	—	—	0%	475	20

Showing 2025 data

Student Demographics

White: 73.8%

Asian: 0.7%

Hispanic: 16.3%

Black: 2.4%

Multi-Race: 6.8%

Female: 47.9%Male: 51.3%Non-binary: 0.8%

High Schools in Gill-Montague

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Grade

School

SAT

MCAS ELA

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Elementary Schools in Gill-Montague

Rank

Grade

School

MCAS ELA

MCAS Math

Attend.

Class Size

782

C-

Sheffield Elementary School

Sheffield Elementary School

District Operations

Attendance

#250 of 328

Attendance Rate92.6%

Avg Days Absent13

Chronically Absent (10%+)22.2%

Chronically Absent (20%+)6.4%

Per-Pupil Expenditure

#104 of 325

In-District Per Pupil$26,346

Total Per Pupil$23,922

Total FTE Students1,127

Teacher Salaries

#302 of 325

Average Salary$72,002

Teacher FTE Count94

Salary vs. Town Income2.6x(above town avg)

Teacher salary is 2.6x the town's per capita income ($28,195). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.

Class Size & Populations

#15 of 327

Avg Class Size13

English Learners6.2%

Students w/ Disabilities27.6%

Total Students841

Staffing & Retention

#235 of 327

Teacher Retention83.3%

Principal Retention50%

Total Teachers96

Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025

Town Data

Gill

Avg Assessed Value

—

#223 of 235

Avg Tax Bill

—

Income Per Capita

—

#213 of 235

Tax Bill Rank

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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.

New Growth

$607K+0.25% levy growth(low)

Residential$277K

Commercial/Industrial$330K

Residential Share45.59%(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 2.8% (2.5% base + 0.25% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (45.59%) 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.

Montague

Avg Assessed Value

$325,699

#223 of 235

Avg Tax Bill

$4,928

Income Per Capita

$28,195

#213 of 235

Tax Bill Rank

#291

of 341 towns

Tax & Bond Details

Residential Tax Rate1.51%

Tax as % of Income17.48%(above avg)

Bond RatingAA(very good)

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

$9.7M+1% levy growth(typical)

Residential$834K

Commercial/Industrial$8.8M

Residential Share5.58%(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 3.5% (2.5% base + 1% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (5.58%) 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

$1.0M3.7% of operating budget

Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $28.1M.