Veritas Preparatory Charter School

370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 380 students in grades 5-8, Veritas Preparatory Charter School 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 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Veritas Preparatory Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Veritas Preparatory Charter School's student population of 380 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Veritas Preparatory Charter School 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 Veritas Preparatory Charter School is 0.49, 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)
#1246 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
37%
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31%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
68%
23%
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Black
22%
10%
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White
4%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Veritas Preparatory Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Veritas Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Veritas Preparatory Charter School is ranked #1246 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Veritas Preparatory Charter School often compared to?
Veritas Preparatory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baystate Charter Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Veritas Preparatory Charter School?
380 students attend Veritas Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Veritas Preparatory Charter School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veritas Preparatory Charter School?
Veritas Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veritas Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Veritas Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Veritas Preparatory Charter School part of?
Veritas Preparatory Charter School is part of VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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