Edward P. Boland School

426 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01104

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Edward P. Boland School serves 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Edward P. Boland School 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edward P. Boland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Edward P. Boland School's student population of 580 students has declined by 26% over five school years.

The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

580 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Edward P. Boland School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Edward P. Boland School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1559 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edward P. Boland School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edward P. Boland School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Edward P. Boland School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

80%

22%

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Black

10%

White

57%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Edward P. Boland School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edward P. Boland School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Springfield School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edward P. Boland School's ranking?

Edward P. Boland School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Edward P. Boland School often compared to?

Edward P. Boland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brightwood by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Edward P. Boland School?

580 students attend Edward P. Boland School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Edward P. Boland School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% 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 Edward P. Boland School?

Edward P. Boland School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Edward P. Boland School offer ?

Edward P. Boland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Edward P. Boland School part of?

Edward P. Boland School is part of Springfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 580 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education