West Springfield School District
Top Rankings
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 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,913 students in West Springfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 31% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,845 Schools
# Students
3,913 Students
911,465 Students
# Teachers
323 Teachers
74,040 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,040 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
345 Students
66,043 Students
% Asian Students
9%
7%
# Hispanic Students
830 Students
203,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
22%
# Black Students
140 Students
85,126 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,462 Students
516,267 Students
% White Students
63%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
795 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
37,379 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
21,176
# Students in K Grade:
260
57,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
278
63,797
# Students in 2nd Grade:
296
65,329
# Students in 3rd Grade:
274
65,809
# Students in 4th Grade:
307
67,009
# Students in 5th Grade:
299
67,520
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
69,383
# Students in 7th Grade:
312
71,643
# Students in 8th Grade:
302
72,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
315
73,353
# Students in 10th Grade:
291
72,925
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
71,581
# Students in 12th Grade:
288
70,499
# Ungraded Students:
17
1,576
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,469 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,893. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,426 is less than the state median of $21,748. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$30 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,469
$21,893
Spending / Student
$18,426
$21,748
Best West Springfield School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Springfield High School
Math: 47% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #22.
John R Fausey
Math: 48% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Mittineague
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26 Second Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
Grades: 1-5
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
West Springfield Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 42%
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
| 912 students
Rank: #55.
Tatham
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
61 Laurel Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
Grades: 1-5
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Memorial
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
Grades: 1-5
| 184 students
Rank: #77.
Philip G Coburn
Math: 10% | Reading: 27%
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
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Park Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3324
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3324
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
88 Massasoit Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3323
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3323
Grades: K
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Springfield School District?
West Springfield School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,913 students.
What is the rank of West Springfield School District?
West Springfield School District is ranked #269 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
63% of West Springfield School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% 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 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is West Springfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,426 is less than the state median of $21,748. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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