Springfield Public Day Middle School

118 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
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Bottom 50%
Springfield Public Day Middle School serves 38 students in grades 6-8.
Springfield Public Day Middle 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 ≤10% (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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Springfield Public Day Middle School's student population of 38 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Springfield Public Day Middle 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 Springfield Public Day Middle School is 0.36, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1571 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
79%
23%
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Black
13%
10%
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White
8%
56%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
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Diversity Score
0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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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 Springfield Public Day Middle School's ranking?
Springfield Public Day Middle School is ranked #1571 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Springfield Public Day Middle School?
38 students attend Springfield Public Day Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Springfield Public Day Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Public Day Middle School?
Springfield Public Day Middle School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Springfield Public Day Middle School offer ?
Springfield Public Day Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Springfield Public Day Middle School part of?
Springfield Public Day Middle School is part of Springfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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