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Stem Middle Academy

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 255 students

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Posted October 8, 2009

This is the most amazing school I have seen. The technology and teaching staff are above and beyond my expectations.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2009

its a new public school very small great teacher support ,students are there to get a head start on future education goals they will need in a 21st century college
—Submitted by a parent


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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 68% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
n/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.

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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

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 (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 Students40%
Female37%
Male42%
African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students20%
Female21%
Male19%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
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 Students39%
Female41%
Male38%
African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students21%
Female10%
Male27%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
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 Students72%
Female73%
Male72%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students25%
Female19%
Male31%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students28%
Female22%
Male36%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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 47% 14%
Black 29% 8%
White 21% 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 78%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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60 Alton St
Springfield, MA 01109
Phone: (413) 787-6750

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