Springfield Academy For Excellence serves 475 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)12%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
51%
23%
Black
30%
10%
White
16%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)35-39%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springfield Academy For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Springfield Academy For Excellence is 35-39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Springfield Academy For Excellence?
475 students attend Springfield Academy For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Springfield Academy For Excellence students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Academy For Excellence?
Springfield Academy For Excellence has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Springfield Academy For Excellence offer ?
Springfield Academy For Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Springfield Academy For Excellence part of?
Springfield Academy For Excellence is part of Springfield School District.
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