How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bedford | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bedford, Massachusetts | Northampton, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 2,575 | 2,594 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bedford | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,503 | $21,537 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.0% | 8.1% |
| State Revenue | 23.2% | 25.8% |
| Local Revenue | 71.9% | 66.0% |
Bedford
Federal State Local
Northampton
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bedford | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.3% | 67.6% |
| African American | 7.5% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 20.0% |
| Asian | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bedford | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 114.8:1 | 157.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.1% | 21.4% |
School Types
Bedford
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Northampton
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.