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Philip G Coburn

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 438 students

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Posted June 25, 2008

My son just finished 1st grade at Philip Coburn. Great school!!! very good teachers and a lot of individual attention to each student. Mrs Marcus, the principal is greating children in front of the school every morning - rain or shine. And know all kids by name. Im glad my son is going there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

The staff at Coburn school has a wide range, but the ones who have stayed over the years are dedicated towards making these students learn! The Pricipal is very active, knows her students, brings the families in to be involved as much as possible. The population varies with the many rentals in the district and we are multi-cultural. These children will be well prepared for Middle School.
—Submitted by Heather, a parent


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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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
33%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
28%
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 Students43%
Female38%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learners9%

Math

All Students56%
Female53%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities34%
English language learners30%
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%
Female72%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students57%
Female66%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities31%
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 Students40%
Female49%
Male31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners6%

Math

All Students55%
Female59%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners30%

Science

All Students11%
Female9%
Male14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Multiracialn/a
White14%
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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

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
White 68% 70%
Hispanic 21% 14%
Asian 5% 5%
Black 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 2%
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 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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115 Southworth St
West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: (413) 263-3318

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