How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bellamy Middle | Michael E. Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chicopee, MA | South Hadley, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 776 | 505 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bellamy Middle | Michael E. Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,136 | $19,400 |
| District | Chicopee Public Schools | South Hadley Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bellamy Middle | Michael E. Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.3% | 74.7% |
| African American | 5.8% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.4% | 18.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bellamy Middle | Michael E. Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 177:1 | 179:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.0% | 28.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 98 | 23 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.