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The Springfield Virtual School

Summary:

The Springfield Virtual School is an alternative public virtual school serving grades 2-12 in Springfield, MA. With a student population of 430, 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.

The Springfield Virtual School has seen a significant decline in its academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling well below state and nearby school averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 3.36% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.91%. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has dropped from 92.6% in 2021-2022 to 64.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably lower than the state average of 89.1% and the 100% graduation rate of the nearby Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School.

The stark contrast in academic performance and other key metrics between The Springfield Virtual School and the nearby Springfield International Charter School and Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School suggests that the virtual school may be facing unique challenges that are not present in traditional brick-and-mortar schools. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the specific needs and challenges of virtual learning environments.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 2-12

 1550 Main Street
       Springfield, MA  01103

(413) 750-2011

District: Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
837th of 916 Massachusetts Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.7%
African American:
14.5%
White:
7.2%
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Compare Details The Springfield Virtual School ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.86. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Springfield Virtual School ranks worse than 95.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Springfield Virtual School ranks worse than 99.4% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Springfield Virtual School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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The Springfield Virtual School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Springfield Virtual School 837th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See The Springfield Virtual School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The Springfield Virtual School 470th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See The Springfield Virtual School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The Springfield Virtual School 346th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See The Springfield Virtual 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 The Springfield Virtual School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.08 904th 928 2.6%
2024 11.86 837th 916 8.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.46 644th 703 8.4%
2024 18.93 657th 731 10.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.89 728th 757 3.8%
2024 25.02 637th 760 16.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.40 826th 887 6.9%
2024 23.43 693rd 886 21.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.89 888th 896 0.9%
2024 6.27 878th 891 1.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.69 396th 420 5.7%
2024 28.56 350th 446 21.5%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Springfield Virtual School

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.75 481st 501 4.0%
2024 7.75 470th 493 4.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.74 386th 444 13.1%
2024 19.56 413th 441 6.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.29 454th 481 5.6%
2024 10.86 451st 469 3.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.74 470th 489 3.9%
2024 11.66 443rd 481 7.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.03 461st 489 5.7%
2024 5.84 480th 483 0.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.70 334th 364 8.2%
2024 17.16 348th 378 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Springfield Virtual School

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Rank History for all high school students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.47 338th 347 2.6%
2024 1.86 346th 348 0.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.83 173rd 301 42.5%
2024 10.99 288th 289 0.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.94 325th 338 3.8%
2024 3.09 336th 338 0.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.64 330th 339 2.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.04 340th 343 0.9%
2024 1.26 340th 342 0.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at The Springfield Virtual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.64 232nd 241 3.7%
2024 6.26 247th 249 0.8%
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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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for The Springfield Virtual School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 46 89 2 408 1 0 13 0 559
2023 33 56 2 330 0 0 9 0 430
2024 22 44 1 227 0 0 9 1 304

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 The Springfield Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 559 40.8 13.6 n/a
2023 430 41.1 10.4 n/a
2024 304 37.5 8.0 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 The Springfield Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 559 40.8 13.6 n/a
2023 430 41.1 10.4 n/a
2024 304 37.5 8.0 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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Springfield Virtual School

The Springfield Virtual School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Massachusetts alternative schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended The Springfield Virtual School.

Students at The Springfield Virtual School are 75% Hispanic, 14% African American, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.


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