Arthur T Talmadge
Tel:
(413) 787-7249
Arthur T Talmadge serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Arthur T Talmadge placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Arthur T Talmadge places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Arthur T Talmadge's student population of 254 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 254 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arthur T Talmadge is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arthur T Talmadge is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1460 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 20% |
| Black | 26% | 9% |
| White | 15% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Arthur T Talmadge is John J Duggan Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is M Marcus Kiley Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield M Marcus Kiley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 659 students
0.7 miles
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240 0.7 6-8 659 - Springfield Daniel B Brunton Grades: K-5 | 466 students
1.1 miles
1801 Parker Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7444 1.1 K-5 466 - Springfield Frank H Freedman Grades: K-5 | 352 students
1.1 miles
90 Cherokee Dr
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7443 1.1 K-5 352 - Springfield Frederick Harris Grades: PK-5 | 634 students
1.1 miles
58 Hartford Ter
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7254 1.1 PK-5 634 - Springfield Glickman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 333 students
1.3 miles
120 Ashland Avenue
Springfield, MA 01119
(413) 750-2756 1.3 K-5 333
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