West Springfield Middle

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 31 Middle School Dr
       West Springfield, MA  01089


(413) 263-3404

District: West Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
283rd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,436 Help


Students who attend West Springfield Middle usually attend:

High:    West Springfield High

Feeder schools for West Springfield Middle:

Elementary:    John Ashley
    John R Fausey
    Memorial
    Mittineague
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  897

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.5%
Hispanic:
19.7%
Asian:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details West Springfield Middle ranks worse than 57.4% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.5%), Hispanic (19.7%), Asian (8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Springfield Middle is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Springfield Middle is $14,436.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Springfield Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks West Springfield Middle 283rd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See West Springfield Middle 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 West Springfield Middle

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Rank History for all students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 32.43 245th 339 27.7%
2004 39.90 226th 344 34.3%
2005 38.68 232nd 356 34.8%
2006 37.41 275th 399 31.1%
2007 40.96 259th 399 35.1%
2008 39.16 267th 407 34.4%
2009 45.49 250th 409 38.9%
2010 45.85 268th 434 38.2%
2011 51.91 236th 449 47.4%
2012 53.47 228th 455 49.9%
2013 50.27 241st 455 47.0%
2014 43.27 271st 455 40.4%
2015 44.82 253rd 441 42.6%
2016 61.62 185th 482 61.6%
2017 44.82 274th 487 43.7%
2018 53.83 219th 484 54.8%
2019 49.33 255th 498 48.8%
2021 49.86 236th 501 52.9%
2022 44.64 261st 497 47.5%
2023 38.70 292nd 501 41.7%
2024 39.18 283rd 493 42.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.48 46th 92 50.0%
2022 42.90 52nd 102 49.0%
2023 21.18 81st 110 26.4%
2024 17.65 77th 98 21.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.52 78th 127 38.6%
2019 33.22 103rd 138 25.4%
2021 32.65 110th 135 18.5%
2022 32.77 154th 154 0.0%
2023 32.49 146th 155 5.8%
2024 37.69 121st 180 32.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.57 179th 467 61.7%
2019 49.45 222nd 484 54.1%
2021 59.17 143rd 489 70.8%
2022 47.51 232nd 503 53.9%
2023 29.55 301st 444 32.2%
2024 28.79 315th 441 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.69 185th 438 57.8%
2019 51.24 210th 452 53.5%
2021 60.56 140th 462 69.7%
2022 48.38 225th 489 54.0%
2023 45.89 240th 481 50.1%
2024 42.22 252nd 469 46.3%
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Rank History for Female students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.00 219th 463 52.7%
2019 51.52 242nd 478 49.4%
2021 53.73 203rd 483 58.0%
2022 45.55 247th 494 50.0%
2023 40.57 272nd 489 44.4%
2024 39.80 273rd 481 43.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.47 297th 417 28.8%
2019 32.37 271st 424 36.1%
2021 37.95 241st 431 44.1%
2022 29.56 306th 445 31.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.15 4th 6 33.3%
2021 62.91 2nd 6 66.7%
2022 60.41 4th 10 60.0%
2023 18.19 5th 5 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.02 211th 466 54.7%
2019 45.58 258th 478 46.0%
2021 45.78 248th 485 48.9%
2022 42.84 265th 497 46.7%
2023 36.05 295th 489 39.7%
2024 37.82 288th 483 40.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.11 214th 491 56.4%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.12 170th 339 49.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 99th 119 16.8%
2019 7.17 122nd 128 4.7%
2021 9.50 115th 123 6.5%
2022 15.18 116th 135 14.1%
2023 8.70 122nd 134 9.0%
2024 8.16 113th 120 5.8%
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Rank History for African American students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.57 80th 195 59.0%
2021 53.98 75th 193 61.1%
2022 43.36 111th 212 47.6%
2024 49.56 93rd 202 54.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.93 109th 309 64.7%
2019 48.11 152nd 322 52.8%
2021 40.98 176th 335 47.5%
2022 34.04 235th 368 36.1%
2023 33.53 236th 364 35.2%
2024 38.60 209th 378 44.7%
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Rank History for White students at West Springfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.98 203rd 395 48.6%
2019 41.76 233rd 396 41.2%
2021 45.26 201st 401 49.9%
2022 35.97 249th 404 38.4%
2023 30.86 278th 403 31.0%
2024 32.42 259th 392 33.9%
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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 West Springfield Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 780 27 62 89 2 n/a n/a 0 960
2000 897 23 20 42 4 n/a n/a 0 986
2001 901 22 29 78 1 n/a n/a 0 1031
2002 860 36 19 90 1 n/a n/a 0 1006
2003 860 36 19 90 1 n/a n/a 0 1006
2004 846 24 19 100 2 n/a n/a 0 991
2005 834 32 24 99 2 n/a n/a 0 991
2006 787 25 23 132 2 n/a n/a 17 986
2007 742 27 26 129 5 n/a n/a 16 945
2008 730 23 26 126 5 n/a n/a 19 929
2009 735 23 27 140 3 0 27 0 955
2010 675 27 26 148 1 0 28 0 905
2011 672 39 31 137 2 0 23 0 904
2012 648 44 36 140 3 1 18 0 890
2013 653 43 45 137 3 1 15 0 897
2014 640 34 53 141 0 0 18 0 886
2015 629 27 57 163 0 0 17 0 893
2016 616 21 47 148 1 0 17 0 850
2017 633 29 62 173 2 0 13 0 912
2018 615 30 65 168 2 0 19 0 899
2019 609 34 72 182 1 1 20 0 919
2020 589 32 74 178 0 1 34 0 908
2021 583 37 83 172 0 1 36 0 912
2022 568 32 82 152 0 2 41 0 877
2023 570 34 72 177 0 0 43 1 897

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 West Springfield Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 960 n/a 0.0 0
2000 986 n/a 0.0 28.1
2001 1031 n/a 0.0 33.3
2002 1006 n/a n/a 33.3
2003 1006 n/a n/a 33.3
2004 991 66.8 14.8 34.2
2005 991 65.6 15.1 34.9
2006 986 65.5 15.1 39.5
2007 945 66.0 14.3 40.9
2008 929 74.0 12.6 39.1
2009 955 73.4 13.0 42.9
2010 905 70.7 12.7 45.9
2011 904 69.8 12.9 48.5
2012 890 67.7 13.1 51.2
2013 897 67.1 13.3 53.3
2014 886 66.3 13.3 54.5
2015 893 68.0 13.1 100
2016 850 66.0 12.8 n/a
2017 912 71.5 12.7 n/a
2018 899 72.5 12.4 n/a
2019 919 73.1 12.5 n/a
2020 908 67.9 13.3 n/a
2021 912 71.3 12.7 n/a
2022 877 75.0 11.6 n/a
2023 897 75.1 11.9 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 West Springfield Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 960 n/a 0.0 0
2000 986 n/a 0.0 28.1
2001 1031 n/a 0.0 33.3
2002 1006 n/a n/a 33.3
2003 1006 n/a n/a 33.3
2004 991 66.8 14.8 34.2
2005 991 65.6 15.1 34.9
2006 986 65.5 15.1 39.5
2007 945 66.0 14.3 40.9
2008 929 74.0 12.6 39.1
2009 955 73.4 13.0 42.9
2010 905 70.7 12.7 45.9
2011 904 69.8 12.9 48.5
2012 890 67.7 13.1 51.2
2013 897 67.1 13.3 53.3
2014 886 66.3 13.3 54.5
2015 893 68.0 13.1 100
2016 850 66.0 12.8 n/a
2017 912 71.5 12.7 n/a
2018 899 72.5 12.4 n/a
2019 919 73.1 12.5 n/a
2020 908 67.9 13.3 n/a
2021 912 71.3 12.7 n/a
2022 877 75.0 11.6 n/a
2023 897 75.1 11.9 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 West Springfield Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $516 (3.7%) $13,358 (96.3%) $13,874
2020 $486 (3.5%) $13,494 (96.5%) $13,980
2021 $1,061 (7.3%) $13,375 (92.7%) $14,436

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Springfield Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 255th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 292nd of 501 Middle schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Springfield Middle)5832.3
 25.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Springfield)5831.2
 26.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Springfield Middle)5721.8
 35.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Springfield)5621.1
 34.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Springfield Middle)4543.7
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Springfield)4441.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Springfield Middle)4224.9
 17.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Springfield)4123.3
 17.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Springfield Middle)4235.7
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Springfield)4334.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Springfield Middle)3826.5
 11.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Springfield)3925.1
 13.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (West Springfield Middle)4437.2
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (West Springfield)4335.8
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Springfield Middle)4937.1
 11.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (West Springfield)4636.2
 9.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (West Springfield Middle)4524.3
 20.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (West Springfield)4731
 16%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (West Springfield Middle)4437.2
 6.8%
   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 Students919897
 2.4%
African American3434
American Indian10
 100%
Asian7272
Hispanic182177
 2.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White609570
 6.4%
Two or More Races2043
 115%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Springfield Middle

West Springfield Middle ranks 283rd of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West Springfield Middle usually go on to attend West Springfield High

In the 2022-23 school year, 897 students attended West Springfield Middle.

Students at West Springfield Middle are 64% White, 20% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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