Sabis International Charter School

160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Sabis International Charter School serves 1,557 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Sabis International Charter School 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sabis International Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Sabis International Charter School's student population of 1,557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,557 students
This chart display total students of Sabis International Charter School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Sabis International Charter School
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Sabis International Charter School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Sabis International Charter School by grade.

School Rankings

Sabis International Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sabis International Charter School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1325 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Sabis International Charter School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sabis International Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sabis International Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sabis International Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Sabis International Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
22%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sabis International Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
28%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sabis International Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
18%
57%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Sabis International Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Sabis International Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sabis International Charter School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MA.
Diversity Score
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Sabis International Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
This chart display graduation rate of Sabis International Charter School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sabis International Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sabis International Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sabis International Charter School's ranking?
Sabis International Charter School is ranked #1325 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sabis International Charter School?
The graduation rate of Sabis International Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sabis International Charter School?
1,557 students attend Sabis International Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sabis International Charter School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sabis International Charter School?
Sabis International Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sabis International Charter School offer ?
Sabis International Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sabis International Charter School part of?
Sabis International Charter School is part of Springfield International Charter School District.

School Reviews

Review Sabis International Charter School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

A Story of Overcoming Common Reading Difficulties
A Story of Overcoming Common Reading Difficulties
Follow the story of Sarah, a fictional character who overcame common reading difficulties with the help of the three cueing system. This blog post explores the advantages and disadvantages of the three cueing system and provides strategies for implementing it effectively.
Voucher Program Update: Florida
Voucher Program Update: Florida
Many states now offer voucher programs. We look at the voucher program available in Florida.
Standardized Tests
Standardized Tests
Standardized tests have a long history in American K-12 education. We examine what standardized tests evaluate and more.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links