Homer Street serves 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Homer Street 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 15-19% (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 35-39% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homer Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Homer Street's student population of 369 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Homer Street 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 Homer Street is 0.50, 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
#1249 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
67%
23%
Black
23%
10%
White
4%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homer Street's ranking?
Homer Street is ranked #1249 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Homer Street often compared to?
Homer Streetis often viewed alongside schools like Rebecca M Johnson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Homer Street?
369 students attend Homer Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Homer Street students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Street?
Homer Street has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Homer Street offer ?
Homer Street offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Homer Street part of?
Homer Street is part of Springfield School District.
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