Summary:
West Springfield Middle is a public middle school serving 897 students in grades 6-8 in West Springfield, MA, which is part of the West Springfield school district. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with 63.55% White, 19.73% Hispanic, 8.03% Asian, and 3.79% African American students, which contrasts with some nearby schools that have much higher percentages of Hispanic students, such as Holyoke STEM Academy (81.38% Hispanic) and Emergence Academy (72.81% Hispanic).
West Springfield Middle's academic performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 33.99% in ELA, 26.32% in Math, and 30.38% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%, respectively. However, the school's performance is better than some nearby schools, such as Holyoke STEM Academy, Emergence Academy, and Springfield Legacy Academy, which have significantly lower proficiency rates. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 236 out of 501 Massachusetts middle schools in 2020-2021 (3 stars) to 292 out of 501 in 2022-2023 (2 stars), placing it in the middle to lower range of Massachusetts middle schools.
West Springfield Middle's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students tending to perform better than Hispanic and White students, while English Language Learners and students with disabilities perform the lowest. This suggests the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its lower-performing subgroups to improve overall academic achievement. Additionally, the school's proximity to several lower-performing schools in the Springfield area, such as Holyoke STEM Academy, Emergence Academy, and Springfield Legacy Academy, could present both challenges and opportunities for collaboration and support.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
West Springfield
SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,436
Students who attend West Springfield Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for West Springfield Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.9
Number of students: 897
Racial breakdown:
White:
63.5%
Hispanic:
19.7%
Asian:
8.0%
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Two or more races:
4.8%
African American:
3.8%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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