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Mittineague vs. Tatham

Should you attend Mittineague or Tatham? 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
Mittineague
26 Second Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tatham
61 Laurel Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mittineague 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 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Tatham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 140 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 262 students in grades 1-5, Tatham ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
140 students
262 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mittineague over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tatham over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mittineague.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tatham.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mittineague over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tatham over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mittineague with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West 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 Tatham with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West 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

#995 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1164 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mittineague, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tatham, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mittineague who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West 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 Tatham who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mittineague who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West 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 Tatham who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mittineague who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West 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 Tatham who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mittineague by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tatham by grade.
Grade 1 Students
23
58
Grade 2 Students
24
38
Grade 3 Students
24
55
Grade 4 Students
30
50
Grade 5 Students
39
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mittineague, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West 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 Asian at Tatham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mittineague, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West 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 Tatham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West 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
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mittineague, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West 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 Tatham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West 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
63%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mittineague, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West 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 Tatham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West 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
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mittineague, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West 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 Tatham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mittineague, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West 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 Tatham, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West 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
100%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mittineague, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West 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 Tatham, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West 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
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mittineague, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tatham, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West 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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