Serving 110 students in grades 1-5, Mittineague ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mittineague School serves the southern part of West Springfield, MA, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mittineague's student population of 110 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
110 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mittineague ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mittineague is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mittineague's ranking?
Mittineague is ranked #923 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mittineague often compared to?
Mittineagueis often viewed alongside schools like Tatham, John R Fausey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mittineague?
110 students attend Mittineague.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mittineague students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mittineague?
Mittineague has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mittineague offer ?
Mittineague offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mittineague part of?
Mittineague is part of West Springfield School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Best school all my grandchildren go to school there and the principal is awesome.
5 10/10/2025
In the beginning I was very devastated because how they were with me in 2017. But now is a new beginning. They are now respecting me and behavior are good. And the new principal is awesome.
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