Serving 318 students in grades 6-12, Conservatory Of The Arts 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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Conservatory Of The Arts's student population of 318 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Conservatory Of The Arts 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 Conservatory Of The Arts is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1545 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
69%
23%
Black
17%
10%
White
11%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conservatory Of The Arts's ranking?
Conservatory Of The Arts is ranked #1545 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Conservatory Of The Arts often compared to?
Conservatory Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) by visitors of our site.
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).
What is the graduation rate of Conservatory Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Conservatory Of The Arts is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Conservatory Of The Arts?
318 students attend Conservatory Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Conservatory Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conservatory Of The Arts?
Conservatory Of The Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Conservatory Of The Arts offer ?
Conservatory Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Conservatory Of The Arts part of?
Conservatory Of The Arts is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Conservatory Of The Arts located?
Conservatory Of The Arts is located in the Six Corners neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Six Corners.
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