Hawlemont Regional Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Charlemont, Massachusetts, United States. The school's name is a portmanteau derived from the two towns it serves, Hawley and Charlemont. In addition to those two towns, students from other nearby towns attend Hawlemont via school choice.
Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hawlemont Regional ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawlemont Regional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hawlemont Regional's student population of 56 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Hawlemont Regional ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawlemont Regional is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1546 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
2%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawlemont Regional's ranking?
Hawlemont Regional is ranked #1546 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hawlemont Regional?
56 students attend Hawlemont Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hawlemont Regional students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawlemont Regional?
Hawlemont Regional has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawlemont Regional offer ?
Hawlemont Regional offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hawlemont Regional part of?
Hawlemont Regional is part of Hawlemont School District.
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