Frederick Harris
- Frederick Harris serves 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Frederick Harris's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 594 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Frederick Harris's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Frederick Harris is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1147 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 19% |
| Black | 20% | 9% |
| White | 17% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Frederick Harris is John J Duggan Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Forest Park Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 366 students
0.6 miles
285 Dorset Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413)214-7806 0.6 K-5 366 - Springfield Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School Grades: PK-5 | 332 students
0.6 miles
190 Surrey Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413)787-7248 0.6 PK-5 332 - Springfield Washington Grades: PK-5 | 434 students
1.0 miles
141 Washington Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413)787-7551 1.0 PK-5 434 - Springfield White Street Grades: K-5 | 449 students
1.0 miles
300 White Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413)787-7543 1.0 K-5 449 - Springfield Arthur T Talmadge Grades: K-5 | 270 students
1.1 miles
1395 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413)787-7249 1.1 K-5 270
School Reviews
| 5 The teachers at this school work hard and really care for the kids. There are a lot of young teachers, but they certainly work hard and seem to get the kids better than the older teachers. I really like the activites they have for the older students. Student council, kinder buddies, musicals, field trips to forest park and field day are great. I reccommend this school. - Posted by Parent - sally |
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