Brightwood

471 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
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Bottom 50%
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brightwood 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brightwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Brightwood's student population of 423 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Brightwood 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 Brightwood is 0.25, 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
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State Level (MA)
#1586 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
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10-14%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
86%
23%
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Black
11%
10%
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White
3%
56%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Brightwood's ranking?
Brightwood is ranked #1586 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Brightwood often compared to?
Brightwoodis often viewed alongside schools like Edward P. Boland School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Brightwood?
423 students attend Brightwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brightwood students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brightwood?
Brightwood has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brightwood offer ?
Brightwood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brightwood part of?
Brightwood is part of Springfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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