Center

Summary:

Center is a high-performing elementary school located in Longmeadow, MA, serving 424 students in grades K-5. The school consistently outperforms the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Massachusetts average.

Center has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Massachusetts elementary schools for several years. The school's academic performance is particularly strong among female students and white students, ranking in the top 20% and top 25% of the state, respectively. Wolf Swamp Road and Blueberry Hill, two other elementary schools in the Longmeadow district, have lower academic performance compared to Center.

Despite its strong academic outcomes, Center has a relatively low spending per student ($15,243 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools in the Longmeadow district, such as Wolf Swamp Road ($17,429) and Blueberry Hill ($16,578). Additionally, Center has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 12.0 in recent years, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 837 Longmeadow Street
       Longmeadow, MA  01106-2294


(413) 565-4290

District: Longmeadow

SchoolDigger Rank:
179th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,243 Help


Students who attend Center usually attend:

High:    Longmeadow High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Asian:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Center ranks better than 80.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Longmeadow School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80%), Hispanic (8.3%), Asian (4.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center is 10.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Longmeadow School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center is $15,243, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Longmeadow School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Center 179th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Center in the ranking list.)

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Longmeadow:

SchoolDigger ranks Longmeadow 37th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Center

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Rank History for all students at Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.54 201st 884 77.3%
2004 75.21 224th 882 74.6%
2005 86.58 88th 887 90.1%
2006 82.00 146th 911 84.0%
2007 82.42 139th 911 84.7%
2008 83.02 134th 908 85.2%
2009 85.31 101st 909 88.9%
2010 87.42 78th 920 91.5%
2011 86.14 91st 924 90.2%
2012 84.13 118th 930 87.3%
2013 76.06 217th 928 76.6%
2014 72.54 253rd 926 72.7%
2015 82.04 135th 914 85.2%
2016 88.27 71st 932 92.4%
2017 86.09 97th 938 89.7%
2018 75.35 225th 934 75.9%
2019 71.06 272nd 942 71.1%
2021 79.36 190th 936 79.7%
2022 77.81 201st 932 78.4%
2023 84.03 145th 928 84.4%
2024 80.28 179th 916 80.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.97 369th 886 58.4%
2019 42.33 541st 896 39.6%
2021 68.30 197th 894 78.0%
2022 47.22 465th 905 48.6%
2023 78.91 95th 703 86.5%
2024 66.07 182nd 731 75.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.85 385th 772 50.1%
2023 70.36 148th 757 80.4%
2024 66.01 193rd 760 74.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.40 201st 893 77.5%
2019 71.56 241st 902 73.3%
2021 75.71 204th 898 77.3%
2022 81.22 155th 901 82.8%
2023 81.83 149th 887 83.2%
2024 85.60 109th 886 87.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.66 143rd 656 78.2%
2019 68.24 155th 665 76.7%
2021 73.28 122nd 632 80.7%
2022 57.21 230th 672 65.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.80 222nd 898 75.3%
2019 68.66 280th 907 69.1%
2021 78.15 189th 904 79.1%
2022 68.85 278th 908 69.4%
2023 79.94 168th 896 81.3%
2024 70.34 264th 891 70.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.64 189th 925 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.01 274th 772 64.5%
2019 59.85 308th 780 60.5%
2021 70.33 201st 765 73.7%
2022 68.41 212th 764 72.3%
2023 75.59 154th 762 79.8%
2024 69.51 213th 753 71.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Open Quote Center School has a very advanced curriculum, but offers plenty of help to students who need it. The buildings are beautiful on both the outside and inside. The teachers and students are all amazing- no bullies here! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 335 15 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1989 350 17 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1990 376 11 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1991 377 9 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1992 388 10 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 382 12 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1994 397 11 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 408 11 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 408 11 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 441 5 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 508 4 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 484 8 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 543 8 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2001 519 9 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2002 556 11 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2003 556 11 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2004 522 15 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2005 479 14 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2006 440 11 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 398 11 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2008 425 10 19 9 0 n/a n/a 4 467
2009 432 12 20 7 0 0 0 0 471
2010 401 11 22 10 0 0 3 0 447
2011 391 9 20 10 0 0 5 0 435
2012 352 5 28 9 0 0 4 0 398
2013 347 5 27 12 0 0 3 0 394
2014 319 3 18 22 0 0 11 0 373
2015 322 3 20 29 0 0 13 0 387
2016 337 5 15 20 0 0 12 0 389
2017 338 7 21 21 0 0 17 0 404
2018 338 10 15 18 0 0 23 0 404
2019 349 11 14 24 0 0 20 0 418
2020 353 9 15 28 0 0 18 0 423
2021 329 9 15 30 0 0 18 0 401
2022 333 9 15 37 0 0 18 0 412
2023 348 11 14 35 0 0 16 0 424
2024 327 16 17 34 0 0 15 0 409

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 n/a n/a n/a
1989 373 n/a n/a n/a
1990 394 n/a n/a n/a
1991 395 n/a n/a n/a
1992 409 n/a n/a n/a
1993 401 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 416 n/a n/a n/a
1995 427 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 427 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 526 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 504 n/a 0.0 3.2
2000 568 n/a 0.0 4.4
2001 546 n/a 0.0 2.6
2002 586 n/a n/a 3.1
2003 586 n/a n/a 3.1
2004 552 35.2 15.7 2.4
2005 506 33.5 15.1 4.5
2006 463 33.6 13.8 2.4
2007 425 32.0 13.3 1.4
2008 467 34.5 13.5 2.2
2009 471 32.9 14.3 2.3
2010 447 28.2 15.8 1.6
2011 435 27.9 15.5 1.6
2012 398 28.8 13.7 4
2013 394 29.4 13.3 5.1
2014 373 28.8 12.9 4.8
2015 387 31.0 12.4 5.7
2016 389 34.0 11.4 n/a
2017 404 31.9 12.6 n/a
2018 404 34.4 11.7 n/a
2019 418 36.3 11.4 n/a
2020 423 35.4 11.9 n/a
2021 401 37.3 10.7 n/a
2022 412 37.6 10.9 n/a
2023 424 35.0 12.0 n/a
2024 409 38.2 10.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 n/a n/a n/a
1989 373 n/a n/a n/a
1990 394 n/a n/a n/a
1991 395 n/a n/a n/a
1992 409 n/a n/a n/a
1993 401 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 416 n/a n/a n/a
1995 427 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 427 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 457 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 526 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 504 n/a 0.0 3.2
2000 568 n/a 0.0 4.4
2001 546 n/a 0.0 2.6
2002 586 n/a n/a 3.1
2003 586 n/a n/a 3.1
2004 552 35.2 15.7 2.4
2005 506 33.5 15.1 4.5
2006 463 33.6 13.8 2.4
2007 425 32.0 13.3 1.4
2008 467 34.5 13.5 2.2
2009 471 32.9 14.3 2.3
2010 447 28.2 15.8 1.6
2011 435 27.9 15.5 1.6
2012 398 28.8 13.7 4
2013 394 29.4 13.3 5.1
2014 373 28.8 12.9 4.8
2015 387 31.0 12.4 5.7
2016 389 34.0 11.4 n/a
2017 404 31.9 12.6 n/a
2018 404 34.4 11.7 n/a
2019 418 36.3 11.4 n/a
2020 423 35.4 11.9 n/a
2021 401 37.3 10.7 n/a
2022 412 37.6 10.9 n/a
2023 424 35.0 12.0 n/a
2024 409 38.2 10.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $430 (3.0%) $13,784 (97.0%) $14,214
2020 $452 (3.2%) $13,574 (96.8%) $14,026
2021 $713 (4.7%) $14,530 (95.3%) $15,243

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 145th of 928 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Center)6563
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longmeadow)6767.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Center)5460.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Longmeadow)5861.6
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Center)6554.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Longmeadow)7063.3
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Center)6761.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Longmeadow)6670.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Center)6073.2
 13.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Longmeadow)7167.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Center)6164.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Longmeadow)6662.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Center)6364.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Longmeadow)6967.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Center)6263.5
 1.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Longmeadow)7164.3
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Center)6062.1
 2.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Longmeadow)6765
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Center)6364.3
 1.3%
   All Grades Science (Longmeadow)6663.4
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students418424
 1.4%
African American1111
American Indian00
Asian1414
Hispanic2435
 45.8%
Pacific Islander00
White349348
 0.3%
Two or More Races2016
 20%


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Center ranks 179th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 409 students attended Center.

Students at Center are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Center usually go on to attend:

High : Longmeadow High


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