Brightwood

255 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
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Bottom 50%
Serving 471 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (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 471 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Brightwood ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brightwood is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1511 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brightwood 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 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brightwood 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 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brightwood and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
85%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brightwood and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
10%
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White
5%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Brightwood and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brightwood and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brightwood's ranking?
Brightwood is ranked #1511 out of 1,631 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Brightwood?
471 students attend Brightwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Brightwood students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brightwood?
Brightwood has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than 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.
In what neighborhood is Brightwood located?
Brightwood is located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in Brightwood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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