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West Springfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,851 students in West Springfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in West Springfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
3,851 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
345 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
West Springfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#291 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
334 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
9%
7%
# Hispanic Students
836 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
23%
# Black Students
145 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,362 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
61%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
237
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
303
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
284
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
279
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
290
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
283
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
319
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
288
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
282
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
18
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,991 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,380 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,991
$23,991
Spending / Student
$21,380
$24,753
Best West Springfield School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John R Fausey
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Grades: 1-5
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
West Springfield High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,185 students
Rank: #33.
Mittineague
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Second Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
Grades: 1-5
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
West Springfield Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Middle School Dr
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #55.
Tatham
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Laurel Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
Grades: 1-5
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Philip G Coburn
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
Grades: 1-5
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Park Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3324
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3324
Grades: PK
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
88 Massasoit Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3323
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3323
Grades: K
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Springfield School District?
West Springfield School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,851 students.
What is the rank of West Springfield School District?
West Springfield School District is ranked #285 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Springfield School District?
61% of West Springfield School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Springfield School District?
West Springfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is West Springfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,380 is less than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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