Edward P. Boland School

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Edward P. Boland School is an elementary school in Springfield, MA, serving 551 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Springfield school district, which is ranked 328 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments is below state and district averages, with only around 30% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27% in Mathematics, it stands out for its strong performance with English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the top 7-80 out of 264-282 Massachusetts elementary schools in recent years. However, the school's academic performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but White and African American students struggling significantly.

Despite the increase in per-student spending from $16,011 in 2018-2019 to $19,613 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average, the school's overall academic performance has remained low. When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Springfield district, Edward P. Boland School generally performs at a similar or slightly higher level, but all of these schools struggle with low academic achievement, suggesting systemic challenges within the district that need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 426 Armory Street
       Springfield, MA  01104


(413) 750-2511

District: Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,613 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.9%
African American:
11.6%
White:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.8% Help


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Compare Details Edward P. Boland School ranks worse than 67.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 7th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.9%), African American (11.6%), White (4.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward P. Boland School is 10.9. 17 elementary schools in the Springfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward P. Boland School is $19,613, which is the 11th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Springfield School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edward P. Boland School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edward P. Boland School 618th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Edward P. Boland School in the ranking list.)

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Springfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield 328th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edward P. Boland School

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Rank History for all students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 7.72 821st 884 7.1%
2004 13.08 773rd 882 12.4%
2005 10.50 808th 887 8.9%
2006 5.55 880th 911 3.4%
2007 4.96 879th 911 3.5%
2008 6.36 866th 908 4.6%
2009 8.78 846th 909 6.9%
2010 8.03 863rd 920 6.2%
2011 8.14 869th 924 6.0%
2012 18.38 770th 930 17.2%
2013 20.45 773rd 928 16.7%
2014 16.56 804th 926 13.2%
2015 18.04 775th 914 15.2%
2016 27.45 719th 932 22.9%
2017 7.33 900th 938 4.1%
2018 9.80 875th 934 6.3%
2019 7.32 905th 942 3.9%
2021 12.05 834th 936 10.9%
2022 15.93 800th 932 14.2%
2023 17.71 773rd 928 16.7%
2024 32.63 618th 916 32.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.91 161st 244 34.0%
2019 40.76 134th 258 48.1%
2021 56.45 44th 240 81.7%
2022 50.87 80th 267 70.0%
2023 52.07 74th 264 72.0%
2024 87.31 7th 282 97.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.99 767th 886 13.4%
2019 17.10 837th 896 6.6%
2021 21.76 770th 894 13.9%
2022 31.12 663rd 905 26.7%
2023 36.54 419th 703 40.4%
2024 41.50 392nd 731 46.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.96 558th 685 18.5%
2019 20.65 620th 700 11.4%
2021 27.10 562nd 705 20.3%
2022 35.81 532nd 772 31.1%
2023 38.54 493rd 757 34.9%
2024 59.51 254th 760 66.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.35 758th 893 15.1%
2019 12.06 842nd 902 6.7%
2021 15.09 772nd 898 14.0%
2022 19.96 739th 901 18.0%
2023 23.36 692nd 887 22.0%
2024 38.33 549th 886 38.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.83 605th 656 7.8%
2019 20.49 586th 665 11.9%
2021 23.21 524th 632 17.1%
2022 20.29 600th 672 10.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.78 864th 898 3.8%
2019 6.47 882nd 907 2.8%
2021 11.32 832nd 904 8.0%
2022 15.83 788th 908 13.2%
2023 16.24 773rd 896 13.7%
2024 30.90 627th 891 29.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.97 833rd 925 9.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.86 317th 399 20.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.55 144th 174 17.2%
2023 36.41 110th 167 34.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.46 244th 379 35.6%
2019 26.12 329th 398 17.3%
2021 38.62 214th 379 43.5%
2022 49.62 148th 401 63.1%
2023 51.54 163rd 420 61.2%
2024 79.62 45th 446 89.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Edward P. Boland School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.64 742nd 780 4.9%
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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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Edward P. Boland School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 212 116 3 210 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1989 214 112 6 249 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1990 224 110 6 240 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1991 259 92 1 267 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1992 99 110 0 195 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 87 104 0 169 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1994 90 131 4 143 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1995 76 113 5 144 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1996 76 113 5 144 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1997 80 106 2 139 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 91 111 1 158 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 66 95 3 167 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 52 85 2 146 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2001 49 65 4 178 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2002 118 160 9 344 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 118 160 9 344 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 117 150 6 344 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2005 104 133 4 342 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2006 91 92 6 411 0 n/a n/a 40 640
2007 123 93 6 380 0 n/a n/a 43 645
2008 97 72 8 424 0 n/a n/a 33 634
2009 74 78 9 434 0 0 20 0 615
2010 78 80 11 479 0 0 23 0 671
2011 71 100 11 542 1 0 23 0 748
2012 64 96 11 587 1 1 8 0 768
2013 56 92 7 591 1 0 7 0 754
2014 63 88 11 618 1 0 9 0 790
2015 67 92 15 644 1 0 12 0 831
2016 58 78 13 640 0 0 10 0 799
2017 70 79 10 615 1 0 13 0 788
2018 77 80 14 600 1 0 14 0 786
2019 69 74 12 593 2 0 14 0 764
2020 50 71 12 550 1 1 12 0 697
2021 41 57 6 462 1 0 13 0 580
2022 38 63 12 464 0 0 14 0 591
2023 27 64 10 435 0 0 15 0 551

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edward P. Boland School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 n/a n/a n/a
1989 581 n/a n/a n/a
1990 580 n/a n/a n/a
1991 619 n/a n/a n/a
1992 404 n/a n/a n/a
1993 360 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 368 n/a n/a n/a
1995 338 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 338 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 327 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 361 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 331 n/a 0.0 94.9
2000 285 n/a 0.0 90.5
2001 296 n/a 0.0 87.2
2002 633 n/a n/a 75.4
2003 633 n/a n/a 75.4
2004 618 61.0 10.1 81.6
2005 584 60.5 9.7 81
2006 640 58.0 11.0 89.2
2007 645 58.0 11.1 91.5
2008 634 58.8 10.8 90.7
2009 615 58.0 10.6 89.6
2010 671 58.4 11.4 90.2
2011 748 58.0 12.8 90.6
2012 768 60.4 12.7 93
2013 754 58.4 12.8 94.4
2014 790 62.4 12.6 93
2015 831 61.0 13.6 91.8
2016 799 55.0 14.5 n/a
2017 788 55.9 14.0 n/a
2018 786 54.9 14.3 n/a
2019 764 52.8 14.4 n/a
2020 697 55.0 12.6 n/a
2021 580 56.0 10.3 n/a
2022 591 56.8 10.4 n/a
2023 551 50.2 10.9 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 Edward P. Boland School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 n/a n/a n/a
1989 581 n/a n/a n/a
1990 580 n/a n/a n/a
1991 619 n/a n/a n/a
1992 404 n/a n/a n/a
1993 360 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 368 n/a n/a n/a
1995 338 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 338 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 327 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 361 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 331 n/a 0.0 94.9
2000 285 n/a 0.0 90.5
2001 296 n/a 0.0 87.2
2002 633 n/a n/a 75.4
2003 633 n/a n/a 75.4
2004 618 61.0 10.1 81.6
2005 584 60.5 9.7 81
2006 640 58.0 11.0 89.2
2007 645 58.0 11.1 91.5
2008 634 58.8 10.8 90.7
2009 615 58.0 10.6 89.6
2010 671 58.4 11.4 90.2
2011 748 58.0 12.8 90.6
2012 768 60.4 12.7 93
2013 754 58.4 12.8 94.4
2014 790 62.4 12.6 93
2015 831 61.0 13.6 91.8
2016 799 55.0 14.5 n/a
2017 788 55.9 14.0 n/a
2018 786 54.9 14.3 n/a
2019 764 52.8 14.4 n/a
2020 697 55.0 12.6 n/a
2021 580 56.0 10.3 n/a
2022 591 56.8 10.4 n/a
2023 551 50.2 10.9 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 Edward P. Boland School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,102 (6.9%) $14,908 (93.1%) $16,010
2020 $1,608 (9.2%) $15,847 (90.8%) $17,455
2021 $2,183 (11.1%) $17,429 (88.9%) $19,613

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward P. Boland School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 905th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 773rd of 928 Elementary schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edward P. Boland School)1330
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield)4125.6
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edward P. Boland School)1835.6
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield)3020.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edward P. Boland School)2318.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield)3321
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edward P. Boland School)1513.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield)2822.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edward P. Boland School)3122.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield)3727.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edward P. Boland School)2013.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield)3019.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Edward P. Boland School)2622.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Springfield)2923.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Edward P. Boland School)2423.7
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Springfield)3021.9
 8.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Edward P. Boland School)1820.8
 2.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Springfield)2516.3
 8.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Edward P. Boland School)2622.7
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Springfield)2318.1
 4.9%
   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 Students764551
 27.9%
African American7464
 13.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic593435
 26.6%
Pacific Islander00
White6927
 60.9%
Two or More Races1415
 7.1%


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Students at Edward P. Boland School are 79% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Edward P. Boland School.

Edward P. Boland School ranks 618th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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