Rank
136
B-
Hampden-Wilbraham
3 schools · 1 high school · 2 elementary schools · Hampden, Wilbraham · Regional District
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District serves the towns of Hampden and Wilbraham, located roughly 10 miles east of Springfield in central Massachusetts. The district ranks #136 statewide and operates two elementary schools and Minnechaug Regional High School, which serves both communities. With a 95.1% graduation rate and solid academic performance, the district reflects the suburban character of these towns, where single-family assessed values range from approximately $441,000 to $469,000. The region offers a mix of residential neighborhoods and local amenities typical of central Massachusetts communities between the Springfield metropolitan area and the Berkshires.
Avg MCAS ELA
47.3%
#170 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
49.7%
#123 of 326
Avg SAT
1,135
#117 of 290
Attendance
94.9%
#51 of 328
Graduation Rate
95.1%
#136 of 288
AP Pass Rate
86.1%
#52 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,399
#250 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$91,843
#157 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 43% | 43% | — | 495 | 205 |
| Grade 4 | 51% | 45% | — | 499 | 190 |
| Grade 5 | 51% | 51% | 59% | 501 | 220 |
| Grade 6 | 47% | 50% | — | 499 | 190 |
| Grade 7 | 50% | 47% | — | 496 | 200 |
| Grade 8 | 56% | 40% | 43% | 500 | 213 |
| Grade 10 | 58% | 61% | 55% | 505 | 236 |
| HS Science | — | — | 46% | 500 | 228 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 79.2%
Asian: 2%
Hispanic: 10.5%
Black: 3.8%
Multi-Race: 4.1%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 47.6%Male: 52.2%Non-binary: 0.2%
High Schools in Hampden-Wilbraham
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
87
B
Minnechaug Regional High
SAT
1,135
ELA
60%
Math
62%
Grad
95.1%
87
B
Minnechaug Regional High
1,135
60%
62%
86.1%
95.1%
Elementary Schools in Hampden-Wilbraham
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
405
B-
Stony Hill School
ELA
47%
Math
44%
Attend.
95.6%
Class
23
405
B-
Stony Hill School
47%
44%
95.6%
23
520
C+
Green Meadows Elementary
ELA
35%
Math
43%
Attend.
95.2%
Class
19
520
C+
Green Meadows Elementary
35%
43%
95.2%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#51 of 328Attendance Rate94.9%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)9.5%
Chronically Absent (20%+)2%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#250 of 325In-District Per Pupil$18,435
Total Per Pupil$19,399
Total FTE Students2,950
Teacher Salaries
#157 of 325Average Salary$91,843
Teacher FTE Count203
Salary vs. Town Income1.8x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.8x the town's per capita income ($51,193). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#223 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners0.9%
Students w/ Disabilities19.2%
Total Students2,888
Staffing & Retention
#100 of 327Teacher Retention89.6%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers211
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Hampden
Avg Assessed Value
$441,271
#185 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$6,963
Income Per Capita
$46,793
#112 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#167
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 Rate1.58%
Tax as % of Income14.88%(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
$15.4M+1.51% levy growth(strong)
Residential$5.2M
Commercial/Industrial$10.2M
Residential Share33.61%(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 4.0% (2.5% base + 1.51% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (33.61%) 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
$1.8M10.5% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $17.4M.
Wilbraham
Avg Assessed Value
$469,139
#185 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$8,186
Income Per Capita
$55,593
#112 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#115
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 Rate1.75%
Tax as % of Income14.72%(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
$25.9M+0.99% levy growth(typical)
Residential$20.4M
Commercial/Industrial$5.4M
Residential Share79.07%(typical)
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 + 0.99% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (79.07%) 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
$4.3M7.6% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $56.4M.