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John J Duggan Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 432 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 12, 2012

Loaded with bullies. Not good for the kid who has Asperger's. The police are always there because the kids can't control themselves and the people working there can't control them either. The principal takes days to call you back as do her assistants. I went there 30 years ago, my son is stuck there for 2 more years. I feel sick dropping him off daily. He is just surviving, not learning. .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2009

I have to say that as a native of NY, 2 years ago I would not have considered putting my own child in Duggan, but after working there for 3 years, I would definetly put my son in Duggan. The teachers are caring yet stern, and really foster a productive learning environment. The Expeditions are fantastic and really teach our students to become positive citizens in their community.


Posted December 31, 2008

I belive that Duggn is a really great school , the teachers are helpfull and are able to help all of the students and make sure they learn ....well i know because i was a former student at dugan and i loved it !!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 30, 2008

wow very nice and amazing my daugther goes there they published ther own book on may30 2008
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2004

Duggan is terrific. I wouldn't recomend any other school. I tell my mom all the time that I can't wait to go to school. Im a straight 'a' student and gets all my work done. I love Duggan.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 2, 2004

Duggan is a fantastic school! The only way you could make it better was if you could increased the budget.
—Submitted by Anonymouz Bloom, a student


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 68% in 2011.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
7%
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 73% in 2011.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
4%
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 79% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
6%

2008

 
 
7%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
6%
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 Students42%
Female49%
Male35%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners13%

Math

All Students19%
Female22%
Male16%
African American16%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students42%
Female52%
Male36%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners9%

Math

All Students10%
Female10%
Male9%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
White11%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students51%
Female61%
Male44%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students20%
Female20%
Male20%
African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students10%
Female7%
Male13%
African American7%
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
White18%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities3%
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 41% 14%
Black 34% 8%
White 18% 70%
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 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
Phone: (413) 787-7410

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