Emergence Academy
Emergence Academy serves 13 students in grades 6-8.
Emergence Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 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 13 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emergence Academy is ranked within the top 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 Emergence Academy is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
69%
22%
Black
31%
10%
White
n/a
57%
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: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emergence Academy's ranking?
Emergence Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Emergence Academy?
13 students attend Emergence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Emergence Academy students are Hispanic, and 31% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emergence Academy?
Emergence Academy has a student ration of 4:1, 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.
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