Serving 436 students in grades 6-8, Spark 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 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spark Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Spark Academy's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spark Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spark Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1590 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
94%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
4%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spark Academy's ranking?
Spark Academy is ranked #1590 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Spark Academy?
436 students attend Spark Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Spark Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spark Academy?
Spark Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spark Academy offer ?
Spark Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spark Academy part of?
Spark Academy is part of Lawrence School District.
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