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Kensington Avenue

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 362 students

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Posted October 10, 2009

I love Kensington Avenue School because of the homey atmosphere, wonderful kids, and caring adults. The students are polite, considerate, and show respect in a variety of ways. For instance, when walking through the halls, the students will give 'a wink and a ' or be more thatn willing to hold the door open for the next person in line. They are constantly striving to meet (or exceed) the standard while simultaneously engaging in fun hands-on activities. I am proud to be a member of the staff at Kensington Ave. School and truly enjoy going to work each day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

Kensington Avenue School is a PYP IB school and is schoolwide responsive classrooms. It is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Kensington Ave. School has a tremendous staff of dedicated teachers. The whole school is responsive classroom and the atmosphere is one of quiet, repectful and engaged learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2004

This school is extremely attentive to the students needs. There are several programs to keep the children focused. The teachers are extremely devoted. There are several programs available to keep children occupied, into school and proud of themselves. Although the numbers on this website may not look impressive I have to say this school is wonderful as a whole! My children have all passed the MCAS and one even received higher then normal scores which were congratulated by the superintendant of schools. I am so proud of this school and especially Ms Nollee as she is a beautiful person for the children to have. Thank you
—Submitted by Krystal Ayala, 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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
19%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
34%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
18%

2008

 
 
18%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
43%
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 Students28%
Female47%
Male14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners17%

Math

All Students28%
Female41%
Male18%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners25%
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 Students48%
Female57%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students35%
Female33%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities9%
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 Students51%
Female61%
Male44%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners30%

Math

All Students42%
Female39%
Male44%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners10%

Science

All Students31%
Female17%
Male40%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities30%
English language learners10%
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 67% 14%
Black 18% 8%
White 8% 70%
Asian 4% 5%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 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 92%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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31 Kensington Ave
Springfield, MA 01108
Phone: (413) 787-7522

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