Serving 45 students in grades 6-8, Emergence Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emergence Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Emergence Academy's student population of 45 students has grown by 246% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emergence Academy 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 Emergence Academy is 0.40, 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
#1435 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
76%
23%
Black
15%
10%
White
7%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emergence Academy's ranking?
Emergence Academy is ranked #1435 out of 1,631 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Emergence Academy?
45 students attend Emergence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Emergence Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emergence Academy?
Emergence Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Emergence Academy offer ?
Emergence Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emergence Academy part of?
Emergence Academy is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Emergence Academy located?
Emergence Academy is located in the Liberty Heights neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 8 other public schools located in Liberty Heights.
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