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Sabis International Charter School

Charter | K-12 & ungraded | 1574 students

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Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013

My son goes to Sabis, he is currently in kindergarden. The school has a very high acamedic goal even for kindergarden, although I do not see this as a negative thing sometimes it does put a lot of pressure on the young students. The parents are expected to help a lot with the academic goal also. The teachers are great and very friendly. I will remain living in Springfield so that my son can continue in Sabis. It is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2011

In the 2011 class we had 129 students graduating over 99% from the 9th grade, the class of 2011 had a cumulative scholarship dollar amount of 9 million dollars. This is an amazing amount of money for a Springfield School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2009

My children attend Sabis.Overall we love it.I do not feel the no bullying tolerance is at 0 % as stated.Parent involvement is not as encouraged as I would like . Moreso in the upper gradesBut the educational piece is strong.(maybe to stressful at times).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2009

First year. It was good but not great. The school does not have a strong community feel from the staff. They are polite but not inviting.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2009

My daughter goes to Sabis, she is in kindergarten going to first grade. I have emailed her teacher at least monthly sometimes more with questions. I have gotten extra work sent home to work on with my daughter. My daughter has given gifts at holidays for her teachers. I do think there is too much pressure on the children to learn, but I feel that my daughter will get the best education she can get there. I handle the extra things outside of school. My daughter loves her school and teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2007

They have a high academic strength, but I find that the academic push can be stressful on students. They need a little more creativity to develop both brain functions. It is one of the best schools in MA and we feel safe having our students there. The staff has been quick to act on any issue we have had. As a SABIS parent, we continually work on the areas that our children miss out on at school in the lower grades (play time, arts&crafts, exercise, social development). Every school has strengths/weaknesses, and SABIS is tops for education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2006

Academically the best school I have been associated with. If your child is gifted in the arts this is not the school for you. For students lucky enough to enter in kindergarten and stay through high school they will enjoy a wondefil social and educational experiance as my daughtes are doing now. SAbis is the reason we stayed in Springfield.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2005

This school is one of the best Schools in Massachusetts. I think the discipline is too strict and a strong majority of the teachers are arrogant. I think the school attempts to get parents involveded but is not successful, unless it has anything to do with extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 13, 2005

Great school for the academics and high school has only about 1000 or so students enrolled. if your looking for a school in the arts or a sepcific sport then this probably isnt the rigth school for you. due to small classes there isnt even enough students for a footbal team, although we do provide cross country, soccer, basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, softball, baseball, tennis and golf. Other extracurricular activities include model congress, and others as well that i am unaware of. SABIS encourages student participation and has established a great student life program that is still a working progress. Each year certain students involved in student life are accepted for an all expense paid trip to the mall of america to represent SABIS as they meet with other members from other schools. SABIS works diligently to keep students out of trouble and working hard. the best school chioce in springfield.
—Submitted by a former 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.

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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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
64%
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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

155 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
33%
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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
46%
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 68% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
38%
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

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
29%
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.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
18%

2008

 
 
26%
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 84% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
80%
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 Students75%
Female74%
Male77%
African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
White79%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students76%
Female82%
Male70%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities28%
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%
Female55%
Male46%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students35%
Female39%
Male30%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students50%
Female56%
Male45%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students43%
Female41%
Male44%
African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students18%
Female15%
Male21%
African American4%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students66%
Female69%
Male63%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students52%
Female51%
Male54%
African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
White58%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities24%
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 Students78%
Female88%
Male66%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities71%

Math

All Students60%
Female65%
Male53%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities36%
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 Students89%
Female94%
Male83%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities65%

Math

All Students60%
Female60%
Male61%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities41%

Science

All Students17%
Female11%
Male23%
African American13%
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities6%
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 Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
African American95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities67%

Math

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities56%

Science

All Students64%
Female69%
Male58%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities11%
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

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
54%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE 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

Biology

All Students62%
Female58%
Male67%
African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracial60%
White69%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities17%

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a

Introductory Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE 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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 35% 70%
Black 32% 8%
Hispanic 28% 14%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Asian 2% 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 43%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Springfield, MA 01129
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