Benjamin Phelps Elementary School

Benjamin Phelps Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-4
689 Main St,  Agawam, MA
Agawam Public Schools
2.3
297 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Noelle Colbert
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
6.9%
State Average
7.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
175:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
82.8%
Hispanic
8.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black
2.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/20/2020
very nice principal and teachers. we are excited to start again.
1.0 other
12/14/2019
Absolutely disgusting. The staff are rude to parents and treat children like objects.
1.0 parent
10/18/2013
For a school that is all about non bullying policy, seems to happen a lot. Also when adressed nothing is done about it. From the students physically hurting each other to teachers verbal abuse. My son came home with a bite mark on his chest. I was never called only told when I went to pick him up. A...

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Benjamin Phelps Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Agawam, MA, in the Agawam neighborhood, and is served by the Agawam Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 297 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Phelps Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $381,297. Discover additional schools in the area, like Agawam High School, Amherst Regional High School, Springfield Commonwealth Academy, and more. Learn more about what Agawam has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Phelps Elementary School.

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