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Barry

44 Connell Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barry 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Barry's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Barry 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 Barry is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1258 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
42%
20-24%
44%
35-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
37%
25%
Black
9%
10%
White
49%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barry's ranking?
Barry is ranked #1258 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Barry often compared to?
Barryis often viewed alongside schools like Lambert-lavoie by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Barry?
362 students attend Barry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Barry students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barry?
Barry has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Barry offer ?
Barry offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barry part of?
Barry is part of Chicopee School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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