William N. Deberry

670 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William N. Deberry 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William N. Deberry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

William N. Deberry's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

William N. Deberry 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 William N. Deberry is 0.46, 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)
#1545 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
37%
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20-24%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
70%
23%
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Black
22%
10%
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White
5%
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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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 William N. Deberry's ranking?
William N. Deberry is ranked #1545 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend William N. Deberry?
236 students attend William N. Deberry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of William N. Deberry students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William N. Deberry?
William N. Deberry has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William N. Deberry offer ?
William N. Deberry offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William N. Deberry part of?
William N. Deberry is part of Springfield School District.

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5   12/8/2023
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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