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Arthur T Talmadge

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 295 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 4, 2010

I am new to the area. I have lived here in Springfield for only a year and a half. I have a daughter who is 2 yr 3 mos and I am now trying to find out what is the best school to start here in preschool. Would you recommend Talmadge or another?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2010

I have been more than disappointed with the school and the district. The teachers and staff are not caring and treat both the parents and the children as a bother. Complete lack of communication. Schools are not up to date and class is chaotic for children. I hope we are able to move our son to another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2008

i think this is an awsome school. i give this school a 10 my son has attented this school for 3yrs. His score for the Mcas last yr was extrodinary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2008

Both of my younger children have attended this school since kindergarten. The teachers are excellent and are very caring. They have provided my children with an excellent foundation.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

36 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
57%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students70%
Female82%
Male61%
African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students46%
Female41%
Male48%
African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students86%
Female96%
Male75%
African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students66%
Female71%
Male60%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students61%
Female67%
Male55%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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, 8, and 10 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.

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.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 33% 14%
Black 29% 8%
White 26% 70%
Two or more races 9% 2%
Asian 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 77%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1395 Allen St
Springfield, MA 01118
Phone: (413) 787-7249

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