每日吃瓜

West Springfield School District

26 Central Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

West Springfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,554 students in West Springfield School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Public Elementary Schools in West Springfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,360 Schools
# Students
3,966 Students
605,604 Students
# Teachers
344 Teachers
51,596 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Springfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#287 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
42%
36%
44%
42%
44%
91%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
24%
26%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
59%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,354 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,760 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,354
$23,845
Spending / Student
$20,760
$24,602

Best West Springfield School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John R Fausey
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Grades: 1-5
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Mittineague
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26 Second Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
Grades: 1-5
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Tatham
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Laurel Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
Grades: 1-5
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
West Springfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Middle School Dr
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #55.
Memorial
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Philip G Coburn
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students

Recent Articles

The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State鈥檚 Public School System
Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State鈥檚 Public School System
Florida Governor Rick Scott has introduced a state budget for next year that pumps one billion more dollars into the public school system. We鈥檒l look at his reasons for the increase and the responses to the proposal.
Can Your Child鈥檚 School Meet the National Standards?
Can Your Child鈥檚 School Meet the National Standards?
The article discusses the challenges public schools face in meeting national educational standards. It examines current performance trends, identifies key issues affecting student achievement, and explores potential solutions for improving academic outcomes across U.S. public schools.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,966 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Quick Links