26 Central Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
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 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
Overall District Rank
#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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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.
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Springfield  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

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.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$30 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 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$75 MM
$30 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 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,469
$21,893
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Springfield  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,426
$21,748
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Springfield  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

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:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 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: K-5
| 417 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
| 162 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
| 912 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
| 254 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
| 184 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
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Park Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3324
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Ashley
88 Massasoit Avenue
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,913 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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