Mittineague

26 Second Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 161 students in grades 1-5, Mittineague ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mittineague's student population of 161 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Mittineague ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mittineague is 0.48, 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)
#809 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mittineague and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mittineague and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
24%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
68%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart display the diversity score of Mittineague 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
90%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mittineague and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mittineague and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mittineague's ranking?
Mittineague is ranked #809 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mittineague often compared to?
Mittineagueis often viewed alongside schools like John R Fausey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Mittineague?
161 students attend Mittineague.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mittineague students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mittineague?
Mittineague has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mittineague offer ?
Mittineague offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mittineague part of?
Mittineague is part of West Springfield School District.

School Reviews

5   2/17/2024
Best school all my grandchildren go to school there and the principal is awesome.
- Posted by Parent - Bell
5   2/17/2024
In the beginning I was very devastated because how they were with me in 2017. But now is a new beginning. They are now respecting me and behavior are good. And the new principal is awesome.
- Posted by Parent - Lery

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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