Philip G Coburn
Tel:
(413)263-3318
- Philip G Coburn serves 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Philip G Coburn's student population of 515 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 515 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Philip G Coburn's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Philip G Coburn is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1371 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 53% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 16% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 61% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Springfield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented And Gifted) (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented And Gifted) (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Springfield Cowing Early Childhood Grades: PK | 120 students
0.2 miles
160 Park Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413)263-3324 0.2 PK 120 - Springfield Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented And Gifted) Grades: 6-8 | 285 students
0.8 miles
355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413)750-2333 0.8 6-8 285 - West Springfield Memorial Grades: 1-5 | 236 students
0.8 miles
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413)263-3333 0.8 1-5 236 - Springfield Brightwood Grades: K-5 | 323 students
0.9 miles
471 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107
(413)787-7238 0.9 K-5 323 - Springfield German Gerena Community School Grades: PK-5 | 731 students
0.9 miles
200 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107
(413)787-7320 0.9 PK-5 731
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