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GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
Hampden County
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PH: (413) 783-2600
FAX: (413) 783-2555

  • Grades K-12
  • 1518 students
  • 1 school

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 65% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 50% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 28% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 30% (2006)
 31% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 14% (2006)
 6% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science
 46% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 62% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 60% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math
 38% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 47% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 44% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math
 29% (2008)
 16% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science
 26% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 34% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 36% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students65%
Female73%
Male53%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities27%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female69%
Male58%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities23%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students28%
Female34%
Male23%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities0%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female37%
Male29%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic22%
White57%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female44%
Male47%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities31%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities31%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female57%
Male61%
African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities25%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students60%
Female72%
Male45%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
White80%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities15%

MathThis District
All Students38%
Female45%
Male32%
African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students44%
Female56%
Male32%
African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
White50%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities7%

MathThis District
All Students29%
Female25%
Male34%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
White34%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities7%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students26%
Female25%
Male27%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
White37%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities6%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male77%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities44%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Female36%
Male34%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged37%
Students with disabilities0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male79%
African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged83%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 54% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2008.

Introductory Physics
Data not available for this district (2008)
 18% (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 55% in 2008.

Chemistry
Data not available for this district (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2008.

Technology/Engineering
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students54%
Female47%
Male61%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities12%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
Subgroup results not available

ChemistryThis District
Subgroup results not available

Technology/EngineeringThis District
Subgroup results not available
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1713
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic37%72%
Black, not Hispanic32%8%
Hispanic25%13%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%5%
Unspecified4%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program42%28%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

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