Philip G Coburn

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Philip G Coburn is an elementary school located in West Springfield, MA, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 534 students. The school has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom quartile of Massachusetts elementary schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Philip G Coburn's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is significantly below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, only 17.39% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.17% statewide and 34.05% in the West Springfield district. In Mathematics, 28.78% of Philip G Coburn students were proficient or better, compared to 40.91% statewide and 35.26% in the district. The school's performance is particularly low in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts, with only 10.53% and 13.56% of students, respectively, meeting or exceeding proficiency.

Comparing Philip G Coburn to nearby schools, John R Fausey, another West Springfield elementary school, significantly outperforms Philip G Coburn across all academic measures, ranking in the top 30% of Massachusetts elementary schools. Schools in the neighboring Agawam district, such as William P. Sapelli Elementary, also outperform Philip G Coburn, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 115 Southworth Street
       West Springfield, MA  01089


(413) 263-3318

District: West Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
749th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,393 Help


Students who attend Philip G Coburn usually attend:

Middle:    West Springfield Middle
High:    West Springfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
Hispanic:
26.4%
Asian:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Philip G Coburn ranks worse than 81.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the West Springfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Philip G Coburn has the largest elementary school student body size in the West Springfield School District. Student population at Philip G Coburn is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), Hispanic (26.4%), Asian (13.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philip G Coburn is 8.8, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the West Springfield School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philip G Coburn is $16,393, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the West Springfield School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Philip G Coburn:

SchoolDigger ranks Philip G Coburn 749th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Philip G Coburn in the ranking list.)

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West Springfield:

SchoolDigger ranks West Springfield 230th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Philip G Coburn

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Rank History for all students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 16.36 749th 884 15.3%
2004 12.72 779th 882 11.7%
2005 21.07 728th 887 17.9%
2006 35.13 638th 911 30.0%
2007 51.40 489th 911 46.3%
2008 48.22 520th 908 42.7%
2009 56.32 430th 909 52.7%
2010 41.93 601st 920 34.7%
2011 32.33 672nd 924 27.3%
2012 36.89 634th 930 31.8%
2013 43.61 565th 928 39.1%
2014 42.46 591st 926 36.2%
2015 39.32 603rd 914 34.0%
2016 27.94 715th 932 23.3%
2017 22.49 768th 938 18.1%
2018 23.68 745th 934 20.2%
2019 15.98 829th 942 12.0%
2021 14.28 800th 936 14.5%
2022 16.68 783rd 932 16.0%
2023 16.54 791st 928 14.8%
2024 19.32 749th 916 18.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.33 147th 244 39.8%
2019 26.67 206th 258 20.2%
2021 35.73 156th 240 35.0%
2022 42.32 122nd 267 54.3%
2023 62.04 42nd 264 84.1%
2024 47.30 112th 282 60.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.94 515th 886 41.9%
2019 29.27 708th 896 21.0%
2021 26.37 701st 894 21.6%
2022 29.03 686th 905 24.2%
2023 39.84 388th 703 44.8%
2024 38.08 429th 731 41.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.22 407th 685 40.6%
2019 31.49 524th 700 25.1%
2021 32.34 498th 705 29.4%
2022 32.06 561st 772 27.3%
2023 33.88 547th 757 27.7%
2024 30.88 580th 760 23.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.71 693rd 893 22.4%
2019 15.15 804th 902 10.9%
2021 13.27 806th 898 10.2%
2022 16.97 768th 901 14.8%
2023 17.98 748th 887 15.7%
2024 21.99 711th 886 19.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.73 552nd 656 15.9%
2019 12.57 658th 665 1.1%
2021 28.49 461st 632 27.1%
2022 35.27 414th 672 38.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.59 735th 898 18.2%
2019 18.51 771st 907 15.0%
2021 17.85 754th 904 16.6%
2022 19.11 752nd 908 17.2%
2023 18.01 752nd 896 16.1%
2024 18.32 748th 891 16.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.03 830th 925 10.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.53 226th 399 43.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.14 152nd 154 1.3%
2019 0.28 155th 155 0.0%
2021 3.39 138th 141 2.1%
2022 1.09 142nd 143 0.7%
2023 1.78 143rd 145 1.4%
2024 11.83 141st 152 7.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.18 239th 379 36.9%
2019 19.32 363rd 398 8.8%
2021 33.58 250th 379 34.0%
2022 46.81 171st 401 57.4%
2023 33.54 295th 420 29.8%
2024 36.65 283rd 446 36.5%
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Rank History for White students at Philip G Coburn

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.53 691st 772 10.5%
2019 12.87 733rd 780 6.0%
2021 7.82 733rd 765 4.2%
2022 11.23 718th 764 6.0%
2023 13.63 700th 762 8.1%
2024 9.28 719th 753 4.5%
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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 Philip G Coburn

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 298 20 20 59 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2000 324 29 16 50 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 313 18 10 59 5 n/a n/a 0 405
2002 303 13 14 87 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2003 303 13 14 87 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2004 297 16 15 101 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 286 16 15 87 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 256 22 19 93 2 n/a n/a 6 398
2007 256 18 20 86 3 n/a n/a 3 386
2008 284 15 10 77 3 n/a n/a 7 396
2009 263 13 20 82 4 0 4 0 386
2010 294 17 35 85 2 0 6 0 439
2011 289 16 43 84 0 0 6 0 438
2012 289 14 48 105 0 0 8 0 464
2013 280 16 57 90 0 0 11 0 454
2014 278 25 66 91 0 0 22 0 482
2015 294 24 78 87 0 0 19 0 502
2016 309 17 75 82 0 0 13 0 496
2017 313 25 79 86 0 0 12 0 515
2018 311 28 82 83 0 0 14 0 518
2019 289 28 90 97 1 0 11 0 516
2020 288 21 90 112 1 0 7 0 519
2021 236 22 87 110 1 0 15 0 471
2022 219 24 78 123 1 1 17 0 463
2023 257 33 70 141 1 0 32 0 534

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 Philip G Coburn

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 397 n/a 0.0 0
2000 420 n/a 0.0 64.5
2001 405 n/a 0.0 64.9
2002 419 n/a n/a 66.1
2003 419 n/a n/a 66.1
2004 429 38.3 11.2 66.7
2005 404 39.4 10.3 68.8
2006 398 39.2 10.2 74.7
2007 386 39.0 9.9 77.3
2008 396 35.3 11.2 78.7
2009 386 37.5 10.3 73.8
2010 439 39.8 11.0 78.8
2011 438 40.7 10.7 81.3
2012 464 43.9 10.5 80.4
2013 454 40.3 11.2 84.1
2014 482 41.7 11.5 88.6
2015 502 39.0 12.8 100
2016 496 40.0 12.4 n/a
2017 515 46.4 11.0 n/a
2018 518 45.1 11.4 n/a
2019 516 46.5 11.0 n/a
2020 519 48.4 10.7 n/a
2021 471 48.5 9.6 n/a
2022 463 49.8 9.2 n/a
2023 534 60.0 8.8 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 Philip G Coburn

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 397 n/a 0.0 0
2000 420 n/a 0.0 64.5
2001 405 n/a 0.0 64.9
2002 419 n/a n/a 66.1
2003 419 n/a n/a 66.1
2004 429 38.3 11.2 66.7
2005 404 39.4 10.3 68.8
2006 398 39.2 10.2 74.7
2007 386 39.0 9.9 77.3
2008 396 35.3 11.2 78.7
2009 386 37.5 10.3 73.8
2010 439 39.8 11.0 78.8
2011 438 40.7 10.7 81.3
2012 464 43.9 10.5 80.4
2013 454 40.3 11.2 84.1
2014 482 41.7 11.5 88.6
2015 502 39.0 12.8 100
2016 496 40.0 12.4 n/a
2017 515 46.4 11.0 n/a
2018 518 45.1 11.4 n/a
2019 516 46.5 11.0 n/a
2020 519 48.4 10.7 n/a
2021 471 48.5 9.6 n/a
2022 463 49.8 9.2 n/a
2023 534 60.0 8.8 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 Philip G Coburn

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,232 (8.4%) $13,454 (91.6%) $14,686
2020 $1,141 (7.7%) $13,643 (92.3%) $14,784
2021 $1,594 (9.7%) $14,799 (90.3%) $16,393

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Philip G Coburn

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 829th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 791st of 928 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Philip G Coburn)2219.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Springfield)3838.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Philip G Coburn)2720.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Springfield)3939.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Philip G Coburn)3120
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Springfield)4431.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Philip G Coburn)3224.6
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Springfield)4636.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Philip G Coburn)3518.4
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Springfield)5440.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Philip G Coburn)3723.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Springfield)5941.9
 17.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Philip G Coburn)3729
 8%
   5th Grade Science (West Springfield)5437.8
 16.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Philip G Coburn)2919.3
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (West Springfield)4636.2
 9.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Philip G Coburn)3122.9
 8.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (West Springfield)4731
 16%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Philip G Coburn)3729
 8%
   All Grades Science (West Springfield)4936.8
 12.3%
   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 Students516534
 3.5%
African American2833
 17.9%
American Indian11
Asian9070
 22.2%
Hispanic97141
 45.4%
Pacific Islander00
White289257
 11.1%
Two or More Races1132
 190.9%


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Students who attend Philip G Coburn usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Springfield Middle
High : West Springfield High

Philip G Coburn ranks in the bottom 18.2% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students at Philip G Coburn are 48% White, 26% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Philip G Coburn.


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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.

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