Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy

1300 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,384 students in grades 9-12, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy's student population of 1,384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,384 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
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School Rankings

Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#904 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
37%
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49%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
72%
23%
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Black
16%
10%
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White
9%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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≥99%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy's ranking?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is ranked #904 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy often compared to?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pathfinder Vocational Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
The graduation rate of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
1,384 students attend Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy offer ?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy part of?
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy is part of Springfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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