Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel Bowles 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Samuel Bowles School is located in the northwest part of Springfield, MA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel Bowles's student population of 325 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Samuel Bowles ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel Bowles is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Bowles's ranking?
Samuel Bowles is ranked #1409 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Samuel Bowles often compared to?
Samuel Bowlesis often viewed alongside schools like Edward P. Boland School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Bowles?
325 students attend Samuel Bowles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Samuel Bowles students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel Bowles?
Samuel Bowles has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Samuel Bowles offer ?
Samuel Bowles offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Samuel Bowles part of?
Samuel Bowles is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Samuel Bowles located?
Samuel Bowles is located in the East Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in East Springfield.
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