Springfield Realization Academy

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Springfield Realization Academy is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Springfield, MA, with a student population of 133. 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.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.7 and the Springfield district spending $38,119 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, Springfield Realization Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Massachusetts middle schools on the MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, the school had only 13.48% of students proficient or better in ELA, 11.93% in Math, and 12.07% in Science, significantly lower than the state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%, respectively. This underperformance is particularly concerning given the school's high percentage of disadvantaged student populations, including Hispanic, African American, and low-socioeconomic status students.

The nearby schools, such as STEM Middle Academy and Glenbrook Middle, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, even though they serve similar student demographics to Springfield Realization Academy. This highlights the potential for improvement at Springfield Realization Academy if effective practices and strategies from the higher-performing schools can be replicated.

Detail:

Public 6-8

46 Oakland Street
Springfield, MA 01108

(413) 787-7420

District: Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
445^th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 133

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.2%

African American:

18.8%

Asian:

5.3%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.36. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Springfield Realization Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield Realization Academy 445^th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Springfield Realization Academy in the ranking list.)

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Springfield:

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

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Rank History for all students at Springfield Realization Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.52	440^th	501	12.2%
2024	13.36	445^th	493	9.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Springfield Realization Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.82	127^th	155	18.1%
2024	38.03	112^th	180	37.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Springfield Realization Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.63	388^th	444	12.6%
2024	23.06	370^th	441	16.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Springfield Realization Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.08	376^th	481	21.8%
2024	23.88	376^th	469	19.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Springfield Realization Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.90	456^th	489	6.7%
2024	11.10	446^th	481	7.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Springfield Realization Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.76	382^nd	489	21.9%
2024	17.73	403^rd	483	16.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Springfield Realization Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.23	142^nd	209	32.1%
2024	25.99	160^th	202	20.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Springfield Realization Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.63	301^st	364	17.3%
2024	25.53	296^th	378	21.7%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	1	13	4	50	0	0	2	0	70
2023	4	25	7	92	0	0	5	0	133

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

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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 Springfield Realization Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	70	8.7	8.0	n/a
2023	133	15.1	8.7	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 Springfield Realization Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	70	8.7	8.0	n/a
2023	133	15.1	8.7	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.

Schools Near Springfield Realization Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)						MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)						MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Springfield Realization Academy	Public	6-8	46 Oakland Street	Springfield	01108	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	No	(413) 787-7420	133	15	8.7		4 (3.0%)	25 (18.8%)	92 (69.2%)	7 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	13.4	445^th of 493 public middle schools	9.7%		13.5	440^th of 501 public middle schools	12.2%	5		7.9	10.5	22.4		13.5		4.8	12.5	19.0		11.9		12.1		12.1
Forest Park Middle	Public	6-8	46 Oakland Street	Springfield	01108	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7420	352	31	11.3		20 (5.7%)	69 (19.6%)	239 (67.9%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	10.6	455^th of 493 public middle schools	7.7%		11.8	454^th of 501 public middle schools	9.4%	1		9.1	8.2	17.8		12.4		7.8	8.2	10.9		9.2		8.9		8.9		$17,736	$1,859	$15,876
Veritas Preparatory Charter School	Public, Charter	5-10	370 Pine Street	Springfield	01105	Hampden County	Veritas Preparatory Charter School (District)	Yes	No	No	Yes	(413) 539-0055	501	57	8.7		18 (3.6%)	102 (20.4%)	355 (70.9%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)	27.2	349^th of 493 public middle schools	29.2%		25.6	367^th of 501 public middle schools	26.7%	18	23.2	23.0	25.3	24.0	54.8	23.9	23.2	30.0	27.3	22.1	23.2	25.6	24.2	12.5	24.7	18.1	17.6	$20,166	$2,866	$17,300
South End Middle School	Public	6-8	36 Margaret Street	Springfield	01105	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2442	187	18	10.3		6 (3.2%)	41 (21.9%)	136 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	9.4	459^th of 493 public middle schools	6.9%		11.4	455^th of 501 public middle schools	9.2%	4		7.1	8.0	16.7		10.6		1.8	0.0	9.4		3.8		15.4		15.4		$18,729	$3,071	$15,659
Williams Middle	Public	6-8	410 Williams Street	Longmeadow	01106	Hampden County	Longmeadow	No	No	No	No	(413) 565-4260	282	28	9.9		203 (72.0%)	7 (2.5%)	24 (8.5%)	35 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	85.2	73^rd of 493 public middle schools	85.2%		89.6	53^rd of 501 public middle schools	89.4%	20		65.1	51.4	55.2		57.3		67.6	62.6	52.9		61.6		54.0		54.0		$15,667	$671	$14,996
STEM Middle Academy	Public	6-8	60 Alton Street	Springfield	01109	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-6750	297	22	13.5		30 (10.1%)	42 (14.1%)	203 (68.4%)	11 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	15.6	423^rd of 493 public middle schools	14.2%		22	386^th of 501 public middle schools	23.0%	37		17.4	8.2	25.0		17.2		8.1	9.4	13.5		10.5		20.8		20.8		$18,263	$2,253	$16,010
Glenbrook Middle	Public	6-8	110 Cambridge Circle	Longmeadow	01106	Hampden County	Longmeadow	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 565-4250	332	30	11.1		231 (69.6%)	22 (6.6%)	21 (6.3%)	38 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.0%)	88.3	61^st of 493 public middle schools	87.6%		88.7	59^th of 501 public middle schools	88.2%	2		65.4	49.5	68.0		60.7		68.0	59.3	68.3		65.1		55.9		55.9		$15,076	$900	$14,176
Birchland Park	Public	6-8	50 Hanward Hill	East Longmeadow	01028	Hampden County	East Longmeadow	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 525-5480	598	53	11.3		421 (70.4%)	28 (4.7%)	82 (13.7%)	36 (6.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	63	166^th of 493 public middle schools	66.3%		72.8	123^rd of 501 public middle schools	75.4%	43		31.7	45.6	60.6		45.9		35.8	51.6	34.5		40.4		49.3		49.3		$17,101	$646	$16,454
Roberta G. Doering School	Public	5-6	68 Main Street	Agawam	01001	Hampden County	Agawam	No	No	No	No	(413) 789-1400	512	41	12.4		416 (81.3%)	15 (2.9%)	51 (10.0%)	14 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)								(n/a)	26.2	35.3				30.6	24.5	38.3				31.1	43.9			43.9		$17,898	$561	$17,336
Springfield Public Day Middle School	Public	6-8	732 Chestnut Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7281	51	10	5.3		6 (11.8%)	6 (11.8%)	39 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.5	484^th of 493 public middle schools	1.8%		4.2	497^th of 501 public middle schools	0.8%	13		5.6	5.6	8.3		6.3		0.0	5.6	0.0		2.1		9.1		9.1		$38,119	$1,564	$36,555

Frequently Asked Questions about Springfield Realization Academy

How many students attend Springfield Realization Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 133 students attended Springfield Realization Academy.

Is Springfield Realization Academy a good school?

Springfield Realization Academy ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Massachusetts middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Springfield Realization Academy?

Students at Springfield Realization Academy are 69% Hispanic, 19% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% White.

What district is Springfield Realization Academy in?

Springfield

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