West Springfield School District

26 Central Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,851 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
3,851 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
345 Teachers
76,212 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#274 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Springfield  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Springfield  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Springfield  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Springfield  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
334 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
9%
7%
# Hispanic Students
836 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
23%
# Black Students
145 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,362 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
61%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
89
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
237
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
303
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
284
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
279
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
290
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
283
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
292
71,463
# 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 $23,971. 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 $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Springfield  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$82 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of West Springfield  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,991
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Springfield  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,380
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Springfield  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Springfield School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Springfield High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,185 students
Rank: #22.
John R Fausey
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Grades: 1-5
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Mittineague
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26 Second Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
Grades: 1-5
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
West Springfield Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Middle School Dr
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #55.
Tatham
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Laurel Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
Grades: 1-5
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
Memorial
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
Grades: 1-5
| 209 students
Rank: #77.
Philip G Coburn
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Park Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3324
Grades: PK
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Ashley
88 Massasoit Avenue
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 #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?
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 $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,851 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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