Samuel Bowles
Samuel Bowles serves 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Samuel Bowles 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than 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 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel Bowles's student population of 242 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samuel Bowles is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Samuel Bowles is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 1667 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
71%
22%
Black
17%
10%
White
10%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Bowles?
242 students attend Samuel Bowles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Samuel Bowles students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel Bowles?
Samuel Bowles has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Samuel Bowles offer ?
Samuel Bowles offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel Bowles part of?
Samuel Bowles is part of Springfield School District.
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