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Springfield School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

195 State Street, P.O. Box 1410
Springfield, MA 01102
Hampden County
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PH: (413) 787-7000
FAX: (413) 787-7171

Grades PK-12
25,233 students
44 schools

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MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts

32% (2008)

40% (2007)

38% (2006)

41% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2008.

Math

43% (2008)

41% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts

27% (2008)

32% (2007)

28% (2006)

28% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 49% in 2008.

Math

31% (2008)

27% (2007)

19% (2006)

21% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science

21% (2008)

24% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2008.

English Language Arts

35% (2008)

37% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2008.

Math

28% (2008)

26% (2007)

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

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts

34% (2008)

29% (2007)

28% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2008.

Math

19% (2008)

13% (2007)

11% (2006)

12% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts

31% (2008)

35% (2007)

30% (2006)

32% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2008.

Math

12% (2008)

10% (2007)

8% (2006)
The state average for Math was 47% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science

9% (2008)

7% (2007)

9% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2008.

English Language Arts

41% (2008)

39% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math

13% (2008)

10% (2007)

10% (2006)

9% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts

46% (2008)

36% (2007)

33% (2006)

31% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 74% in 2008.

Math

37% (2008)

31% (2007)

29% (2006)

23% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	32%
Female	33%
Male	30%
African American	35%
Asian	48%
Hispanic	26%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	28%
Not economically disadvantaged	55%
Students with disabilities	12%
Limited English proficient	14%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	42%
Male	43%
African American	42%
Asian	56%
Hispanic	39%
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	39%
Not economically disadvantaged	64%
Students with disabilities	20%
Limited English proficient	27%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	27%
Female	29%
Male	25%
African American	23%
Asian	41%
Hispanic	22%
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	23%
Not economically disadvantaged	47%
Students with disabilities	9%
Limited English proficient	6%

Math	This District
All Students	31%
Female	29%
Male	31%
African American	24%
Asian	63%
Hispanic	27%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	50%
Students with disabilities	13%
Limited English proficient	15%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Science	This District
All Students	21%
Female	19%
Male	23%
African American	16%
Asian	41%
Hispanic	16%
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	45%
Students with disabilities	7%
Limited English proficient	5%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	35%
Female	40%
Male	30%
African American	36%
Asian	64%
Hispanic	27%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	62%
Students with disabilities	8%
Limited English proficient	7%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	28%
Male	28%
African American	22%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	23%
White	48%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
Not economically disadvantaged	51%
Students with disabilities	6%
Limited English proficient	10%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	34%
Female	39%
Male	28%
African American	37%
Asian	74%
Hispanic	25%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	30%
Not economically disadvantaged	53%
Students with disabilities	10%
Limited English proficient	6%

Math	This District
All Students	19%
Female	21%
Male	18%
African American	17%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	16%
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
Not economically disadvantaged	35%
Students with disabilities	1%
Limited English proficient	4%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	31%
Female	40%
Male	23%
African American	31%
Asian	52%
Hispanic	24%
White	50%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
Not economically disadvantaged	56%
Students with disabilities	4%
Limited English proficient	5%

Math	This District
All Students	12%
Female	11%
Male	12%
African American	7%
Asian	41%
Hispanic	8%
White	26%
Economically disadvantaged	9%
Not economically disadvantaged	25%
Students with disabilities	1%
Limited English proficient	2%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Science	This District
All Students	9%
Female	7%
Male	10%
African American	5%
Asian	16%
Hispanic	6%
White	21%
Economically disadvantaged	7%
Not economically disadvantaged	21%
Students with disabilities	1%
Limited English proficient	0%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	41%
Female	43%
Male	38%
African American	43%
Asian	62%
Hispanic	34%
White	55%
Economically disadvantaged	36%
Not economically disadvantaged	65%
Students with disabilities	9%
Limited English proficient	3%

Math	This District
All Students	13%
Female	12%
Male	14%
African American	10%
Asian	51%
Hispanic	9%
White	29%
Economically disadvantaged	11%
Not economically disadvantaged	28%
Students with disabilities	1%
Limited English proficient	0%

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	46%
Female	50%
Male	42%
African American	49%
Asian	66%
Hispanic	36%
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	40%
Not economically disadvantaged	58%
Students with disabilities	13%
Limited English proficient	10%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	37%
Male	37%
African American	32%
Asian	65%
Hispanic	32%
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	33%
Not economically disadvantaged	46%
Students with disabilities	10%
Limited English proficient	21%

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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

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MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology

22% (2008)

11% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 55% in 2008.

Introductory Physics

45% (2008)

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

Chemistry

3% (2008)

3% (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.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

See Massachusetts' state standards

MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology	This District
All Students	22%
Female	21%
Male	23%
African American	21%
Asian	43%
Hispanic	14%
White	40%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
Not economically disadvantaged	31%
Students with disabilities	4%
Limited English proficient	7%

Introductory Physics	This District
All Students	45%
Female	30%
African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	46%

Chemistry	This District
All Students	3%
Female	0%
Male	4%
African American	6%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	0%
White	n/a
Economically disadvantaged	0%
Not economically disadvantaged	7%
Students with disabilities	0%

Technology/Engineering	This 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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	11	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	51%	13%
Black, not Hispanic	25%	8%
White, not Hispanic	18%	72%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	3%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	76%	28%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,828	$12,808

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	63%
Student and staff support	11%	10%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

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