Frederick Harris
- Frederick Harris serves 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Frederick Harris 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Frederick Harris places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Frederick Harris's student population of 634 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 634 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Frederick Harris is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Frederick Harris is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1328 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 20% |
| Black | 20% | 9% |
| White | 19% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 361 students
0.6 miles
285 Dorset Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 214-7806 0.6 K-5 361 - Springfield Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School Grades: PK-5 | 371 students
0.6 miles
190 Surrey Rd
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7248 0.6 PK-5 371 - Springfield Washington Grades: PK-5 | 417 students
1.0 miles
141 Washington Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7551 1.0 PK-5 417 - Springfield White Street Grades: K-5 | 456 students
1.0 miles
300 White Street
Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 787-7543 1.0 K-5 456 - Springfield Arthur T Talmadge Grades: K-5 | 254 students
1.1 miles
1395 Allen Street
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 787-7249 1.1 K-5 254
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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