Philip G Coburn
Tel:
(413) 263-3318
- Philip G Coburn serves 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Philip G Coburn placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Philip G Coburn places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Philip G Coburn's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 518 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Philip G Coburn is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Philip G Coburn is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1398 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 16% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 20% |
| Black | 5% | 9% |
| White | 60% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Springfield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Philip G Coburn is West Springfield High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chestnut Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Springfield Cowing Early Childhood Grades: PK | 122 students
0.2 miles
160 Park Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3324 0.2 PK 122 - Springfield Chestnut Academy Grades: 6-8 | 419 students
0.8 miles
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333 0.8 6-8 419 - Springfield Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented And Gifted) Grades: 6-8 | 316 students
0.8 miles
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333 0.8 6-8 316 - Springfield Impact Prep At Chestnut Grades: 6-7 | 229 students
0.8 miles
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 750-2333 0.8 6-7 229 - West Springfield Memorial Grades: 1-5 | 239 students
0.8 miles
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333 0.8 1-5 239
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