Rank
49
A-
Longmeadow
4 schools · 1 high school · 3 elementary schools · Longmeadow
Longmeadow is a suburban community in western Massachusetts, located in Hampden County near the Connecticut border. With an average single-family assessed value of nearly $565,000 and per capita income of roughly $89,500, the town supports a well-resourced school system that serves approximately 2,000 students across three elementary schools and one high school. Longmeadow High School ranks #42 in the state, and the district achieves a 97.3% graduation rate, reflecting strong academic performance. The town's public schools benefit from consistent community investment and maintain a reputation for solid college preparation and student achievement.
Avg MCAS ELA
62.8%
#71 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
60%
#72 of 326
Avg SAT
1,222
#35 of 290
Attendance
95.1%
#88 of 328
Graduation Rate
97.3%
#79 of 288
AP Pass Rate
92.4%
#25 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,940
#264 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$84,103
#237 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 60% | 58% | — | 504 | 194 |
| Grade 4 | 59% | 64% | — | 504 | 183 |
| Grade 5 | 51% | 62% | 68% | 504 | 195 |
| Grade 6 | 60% | 66% | — | 505 | 221 |
| Grade 7 | 54% | 62% | — | 504 | 216 |
| Grade 8 | 66% | 60% | 58% | 507 | 223 |
| Grade 10 | 67% | 67% | 69% | 509 | 224 |
| HS Science | — | — | 63% | 508 | 199 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 71.4%
Asian: 11.2%
Hispanic: 8.2%
Black: 3.5%
Multi-Race: 5.6%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 47.5%Male: 52.4%Non-binary: 0.1%
High Schools in Longmeadow
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
42
A-
Longmeadow High
SAT
1,222
ELA
68%
Math
67%
Grad
97.3%
42
A-
Longmeadow High
1,222
68%
67%
92.4%
97.3%
Elementary Schools in Longmeadow
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
126
A-
Wolf Swamp Road
ELA
67%
Math
63%
Attend.
93.6%
Class
19
126
A-
Wolf Swamp Road
67%
63%
93.6%
19
128
B
Center
ELA
72%
Math
53%
Attend.
94.6%
Class
17
128
B
Center
72%
53%
94.6%
17
284
B
Blueberry Hill
ELA
56%
Math
56%
Attend.
95.3%
Class
19
284
B
Blueberry Hill
56%
56%
95.3%
19
District Operations
Attendance
#88 of 328Attendance Rate95.1%
Avg Days Absent9
Chronically Absent (10%+)9.9%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.3%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#264 of 325In-District Per Pupil$17,708
Total Per Pupil$18,940
Total FTE Students2,827
Teacher Salaries
#237 of 325Average Salary$84,103
Teacher FTE Count244
Salary vs. Town Income0.9x(below town avg)
Teacher salary is only 0.9x the town's per capita income ($89,508). In this wealthy community, the average resident earns more than the average teacher. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#249 of 327Avg Class Size19
English Learners1.3%
Students w/ Disabilities19.7%
Total Students2,772
Staffing & Retention
#35 of 327Teacher Retention92%
Principal Retention83.3%
Total Teachers250
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Longmeadow
Avg Assessed Value
$564,955
#138 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$10,915
Income Per Capita
$89,508
#32 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#54
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 Rate1.93%
Tax as % of Income12.19%(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
$17.4M+0.63% levy growth(low)
Residential$3.5M
Commercial/Industrial$13.8M
Residential Share20.21%(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 3.1% (2.5% base + 0.63% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (20.21%) 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
$3.8M4.5% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $85.0M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 2,593(89.8%)
Charter: 22(0.8%)
Private: 187(6.5%)
Home School: 21(0.7%)
Total: 2,889