Serving 161 students in grades 1-5, Mittineague ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mittineague ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mittineague's student population of 161 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mittineague ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mittineague is 0.48, 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
#809 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
24%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
68%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mittineague's ranking?
Mittineague is ranked #809 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mittineague often compared to?
Mittineagueis often viewed alongside schools like John R Fausey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Mittineague?
161 students attend Mittineague.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mittineague students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mittineague?
Mittineague has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mittineague offer ?
Mittineague offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mittineague part of?
Mittineague is part of West Springfield School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2024
Best school all my grandchildren go to school there and the principal is awesome.
5 2/17/2024
In the beginning I was very devastated because how they were with me in 2017. But now is a new beginning. They are now respecting me and behavior are good. And the new principal is awesome.
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