Emergence Academy

Summary:

Emergence Academy is a public middle school located in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving grades 6-10 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 12.28% White, 9.65% African American, 72.81% Hispanic, 0.88% Asian, and 4.39% two or more races.

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 5.2 to 9.3, Emergence Academy has consistently underperformed compared to the Springfield district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 0% of students proficient or better in these subjects, while the Springfield district and Massachusetts state averages were significantly higher. Additionally, Emergence Academy has been ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Massachusetts, ranking in the bottom 1% of middle schools in the state.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Springfield district, such as South End Middle School, STEM Middle Academy, and Van Sickle Academy, the performance gap is significant. These schools, while still underperforming compared to the state average, have significantly higher proficiency rates in MCAS assessments and higher statewide rankings. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $33,687 at Emergence Academy, the school's academic performance has remained consistently low over the past few years, with no significant improvement in sight.


Detail:

Public 6-10

 415 State Street
       Springfield, MA  01105


(413) 750-2887

District: Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
492nd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $33,687 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  114

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.8%
White:
12.3%
African American:
9.6%
more


 See top rated Massachusetts middle schools

 Compare Emergence Academy to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Emergence Academy ranks worse than 99.8% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 13 ranked middle schools in the Springfield School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.32. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.8%), White (12.3%), African American (9.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emergence Academy is 9.3, which is the 5th best among 13 middle schools in the Springfield School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Emergence Academy employs 12.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emergence Academy is $33,687, which is the 3rd highest among 13 middle schools in the Springfield School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emergence Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Emergence Academy 492nd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Emergence Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Springfield:

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


What do you think?

Your rating for Emergence Academy?

Rank History for Emergence Academy

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Emergence Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 3.50 495th 497 0.4%
2023 3.53 501st 501 0.0%
2024 4.32 492nd 493 0.2%
See the entire list of Massachusetts Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emergence Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.57 121st 154 21.4%
2023 32.62 134th 155 13.5%
2024 36.39 132nd 180 26.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Emergence Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.46 500th 503 0.6%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emergence Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.22 481st 481 0.0%
2024 5.58 469th 469 0.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Emergence Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.24 480th 481 0.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Emergence Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.10 482nd 483 0.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Emergence Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.77 364th 364 0.0%
2024 9.67 375th 378 0.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

Emergence Academy Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 







Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Emergence Academy.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Emergence Academy, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Emergence Academy

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 0 4 0 9 0 0 0 0 13
2022 3 7 1 34 0 0 0 0 45
2023 14 11 1 83 0 0 5 0 114

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 Emergence Academy

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 13 2.5 5.2 n/a
2022 45 5.4 8.2 n/a
2023 114 12.2 9.3 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 Emergence Academy

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 13 2.5 5.2 n/a
2022 45 5.4 8.2 n/a
2023 114 12.2 9.3 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Emergence Academy

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $1,610 (4.8%) $32,077 (95.2%) $33,687

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education


Schools Near Emergence Academy









Frequently Asked Questions about Emergence Academy

Students at Emergence Academy are 73% Hispanic, 12% White, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended Emergence Academy.

Emergence Academy ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Massachusetts middle schools.


Rate Emergence Academy!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Emergence Academy!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 115 milliseconds.