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Frederick Harris

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 578 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 22, 2013

My child attends pre-school here. It seems to me they don't teach him anything at this school. It's like dropping your child off at an 11yr old girls house to babysit each day
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2011

Mrs. Bates, the secretary in the front office is rude, condescending and sarcastic. I've yet to have a pleasant business transaction with her. I will be taking the necessary actions to complain. It's so sad that in this economy that someone will fulfill her job requirements wit due response, kindness and regard to all. It's foolish to be expected to settle for someones unmerrited disregard!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2011

Harris School is an awesome school. Teachers are dedicated and work hard to help students achieve academic success. Students are eager to attend school because they feel a sense of belonging and are willing to learn new skills. The Principal is also a strong leader. She's able to manage parent, staff and students' interactions is a suitable and professional way. The academic currriculum is challenged through high expectations, differentiated instruction, data analysis and grade level curriculum planning. Harris School is creating life-long learners!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2009

My son attends this school and he loves it, the teachers are great, young and active. My son needed special services last year and the school was very accomodating and supportive. There is also great activities for the kids and families. The only negative is that the principal does not have a good bed side manner, though she gets everything for the school, last year she sat next to me and my husband at my sons IEP and did not say hello to us and left abruptly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2008

I DONT agree with the rating of this school by the website. I have had a child go through this school, and one still attends and it is a great place. The teachers really care for the students. There are a lot of yong teachers, but I condiser this a good thing because they really 'get' the kids. Thy are also energetic and offer so much for the kids. The school has lots to offer especially the older kids. Studnet council and field day, trips to forest park and drama. I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else.
—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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
58%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
37%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
37%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
36%
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 Students46%
Female54%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students54%
Female51%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
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 Students33%
Female44%
Male24%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students52%
Female47%
Male56%
African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities8%
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 Students47%
Female58%
Male35%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracial45%
White77%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students57%
Female64%
Male48%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracial54%
White81%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female38%
Male34%
African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracial36%
White66%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities6%
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 43% 14%
White 32% 70%
Black 16% 8%
Two or more races 5% 2%
Asian 3% 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 74%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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58 Hartford Ter
Springfield, MA 01118
Phone: (413) 787-7254

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