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Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 498 students

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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

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
62%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
32%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
19%
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 Students25%
Female30%
Male19%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners9%

Math

All Students57%
Female55%
Male59%
African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities25%
English language learners55%
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 Students18%
Female19%
Male17%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners18%

Math

All Students31%
Female23%
Male37%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners27%
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 Students42%
Female54%
Male35%
African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
White10%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners9%

Math

All Students28%
Female30%
Male26%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners27%

Science

All Students32%
Female31%
Male31%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners18%
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 55% 14%
Black 21% 8%
White 13% 70%
Asian 8% 5%
Two or more races 3% 2%
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 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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141 Washington St
Springfield, MA 01108
Phone: (413) 787-7551

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