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Gerena

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 702 students

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5 stars

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2 reviews of this school


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Posted October 19, 2012

Excellent choice for a child, the teacher are very helpful and nice. The principal always looking for the best interest in the child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2007

Huge school. Many discipline and behavioral issues distract from learning experience. Staffing is low and staff morale is not good. Some of schools' administration does not communicate well with staff or parents.


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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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
5%

2008

 
 
8%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
2%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
0%

2009

 
 
3%

2008

 
 
4%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
2%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
2%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
12%

2008

 
 
16%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
1%

2009

 
 
4%

2008

 
 
5%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
6%

2008

 
 
5%
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 Students22%
Female22%
Male21%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students17%
Female16%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners0%
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 Students12%
Female9%
Male15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners17%

Math

All Students6%
Female0%
Male12%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
Multiracialn/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged5%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners11%
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 Students11%
Female10%
Male12%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students14%
Female10%
Male19%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners11%

Science

All Students5%
Female3%
Male8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners5%
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 80% 14%
Black 11% 8%
White 6% 70%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Asian 1% 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 83%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 Birnie Ave
Springfield, MA 01107
Phone: (413) 787-7320

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