Rank
232
C
Westfield
7 schools · 2 high schools · 5 elementary schools · Westfield
Westfield is a suburban town located about 20 miles west of Springfield in western Massachusetts. The district operates five elementary schools, two high schools (including Westfield Technical Academy, which serves the vocational education needs of the region), and serves a diverse student population. With a graduation rate of 89.3%, Westfield's schools reflect the town's character as a working and middle-class community with established neighborhoods and strong local roots.
Avg MCAS ELA
35.1%
#250 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
33.7%
#239 of 326
Avg SAT
1,071
#215 of 290
Attendance
92.8%
#219 of 328
Graduation Rate
89.3%
#218 of 288
AP Pass Rate
62.5%
#197 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,170
#226 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$82,215
#259 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 31% | 35% | — | 489 | 337 |
| Grade 4 | 33% | 37% | — | 491 | 335 |
| Grade 5 | 36% | 30% | 43% | 491 | 359 |
| Grade 6 | 36% | 40% | — | 493 | 373 |
| Grade 7 | 27% | 24% | — | 485 | 317 |
| Grade 8 | 43% | 38% | 32% | 493 | 349 |
| Grade 10 | 40% | 27% | 28% | 492 | 365 |
| HS Science | — | — | 30% | 488 | 246 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 70.2%
Asian: 3%
Hispanic: 20%
Black: 2.1%
Multi-Race: 4.6%
Am. Indian: 0.1%
Female: 47.6%Male: 52.4%
High Schools in Westfield
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
204
C+
Westfield High
SAT
1,115
ELA
41%
Math
32%
Grad
86.6%
204
C+
Westfield High
1,115
41%
32%
62.5%
86.6%
294
C-
Westfield Technical Academy
SAT
1,026
ELA
41%
Math
22%
Grad
92.1%
294
C-
Westfield Technical Academy
1,026
41%
22%
—
92.1%
Elementary Schools in Westfield
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
291
B
Southampton Road
ELA
52%
Math
58%
Attend.
94.4%
Class
19
291
B
Southampton Road
52%
58%
94.4%
19
493
B-
Highland
ELA
42%
Math
43%
Attend.
94.9%
Class
18
493
B-
Highland
42%
43%
94.9%
18
727
C
Munger Hill
ELA
24%
Math
26%
Attend.
94.5%
Class
18
727
C
Munger Hill
24%
26%
94.5%
18
728
C
Paper Mill
ELA
27%
Math
27%
Attend.
93.2%
Class
19
728
C
Paper Mill
27%
27%
93.2%
19
772
C-
Westfield River Elementary School
ELA
19%
Math
28%
Attend.
93.1%
Class
—
772
C-
Westfield River Elementary School
19%
28%
93.1%
—
District Operations
Attendance
#219 of 328Attendance Rate92.8%
Avg Days Absent12
Chronically Absent (10%+)21.7%
Chronically Absent (20%+)6%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#226 of 325In-District Per Pupil$19,198
Total Per Pupil$20,170
Total FTE Students5,162
Teacher Salaries
#259 of 325Average Salary$82,215
Teacher FTE Count418
Salary vs. Town Income2.5x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 2.5x the town's per capita income ($33,497). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#148 of 327Avg Class Size17
English Learners9.2%
Students w/ Disabilities25.7%
Total Students4,836
Staffing & Retention
#182 of 327Teacher Retention87%
Principal Retention58.3%
Total Teachers423
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Westfield
Avg Assessed Value
$387,639
#207 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$5,787
Income Per Capita
$33,497
#204 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#238
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 Rate1.49%
Tax as % of Income17.28%(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
$27.6M+0.62% levy growth(low)
Residential$12.7M
Commercial/Industrial$14.9M
Residential Share30.72%(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 + 0.62% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (30.72%) 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
$13.5M7.5% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $179.3M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 4,337(84.1%)
Charter: 84(1.6%)
Private: 370(7.2%)
Home School: 185(3.6%)
Total: 5,158