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The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning vs. Stem Middle Academy

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School Overview

School
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning
1170 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Stem Middle Academy
60 Alton Street
Springfield, MA 01109
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Stem Middle Academy 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 20%)
Overview
Serving 609 students in grades 6-12, The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning 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 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 287 students in grades 6-8, Stem Middle Academy 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 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
609 students
287 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stem Middle Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stem Middle Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stem Middle Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning 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 Stem Middle Academy 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

#1342 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1389 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stem Middle Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning 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 Stem Middle Academy 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.
29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning 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 Stem Middle Academy 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.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stem Middle Academy 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.
≥95%
(Top 20% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning with the average graduation rate observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning by grade.
This chart displays the students of Stem Middle Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
98
91
Grade 7 Students
94
96
Grade 8 Students
92
100
Grade 9 Students
87
-
Grade 10 Students
88
-
Grade 11 Students
88
-
Grade 12 Students
62
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stem Middle Academy, 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
64%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning, 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 Stem Middle Academy, 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
20%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning, 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 Stem Middle Academy, 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
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning, 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 Stem Middle Academy, 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
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning, 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 Stem Middle Academy, 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.
0.54
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning, 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 Stem Middle Academy, 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
57%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning, 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 Stem Middle Academy, 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
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning, 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 Stem Middle Academy, 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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