Springfield Academy For Excellence serves 475 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)12%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
51%
25%
Black
30%
10%
White
16%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)35-39%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Springfield Academy For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Springfield Academy For Excellence is 35-39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 83%.
How many students attend Springfield Academy For Excellence?
475 students attend Springfield Academy For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Springfield Academy For Excellence students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Academy For Excellence?
Springfield Academy For Excellence has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Springfield Academy For Excellence offer ?
Springfield Academy For Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Springfield Academy For Excellence part of?
Springfield Academy For Excellence is part of Springfield School District.
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