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Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School vs. Springfield Middle School

Should you attend Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School or Springfield Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School
474 Armory St
Springfield, MA 01104
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Springfield Middle School
732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01109
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

Springfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 14 students in grades 6-8, Springfield Middle School ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
425 students
14 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Springfield Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
71% | 29%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Springfield Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
5 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Springfield Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
3:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#678 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#625 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Springfield Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in MA)
<50%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Springfield Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
66
-
Kindergarten Students
48
-
Grade 1 Students
41
-
Grade 2 Students
39
-
Grade 3 Students
43
-
Grade 4 Students
46
-
Grade 5 Students
49
-
Grade 6 Students
37
2
Grade 7 Students
33
3
Grade 8 Students
23
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
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% Hispanic
58%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Springfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Springfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Springfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Springfield Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Springfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Springfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Springfield Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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