Westfield Virtual School

Summary:

Westfield Virtual School is an alternative public virtual school serving grades 1-12 in Westfield, Massachusetts, with a total enrollment of 79 students. The school is part of the Westfield school district, which is ranked 274 out of 356 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westfield Virtual School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (30.38%) compared to the overall Westfield district (27.27%) and the state of Massachusetts (42.29%), as well as a lower percentage of White students (56.96%) compared to the Westfield district (63.64%) and the state (42.29%). Academically, the school's performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments is significantly lower than the Westfield district and the state across all subject areas and grade levels. For instance, in 2022-2023, only 25% of Westfield Virtual School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 36.64% in the Westfield district and 42.29% in Massachusetts. In Mathematics, only 8.33% of Westfield Virtual School students were proficient or better, compared to 31.27% in the Westfield district and 40.6% in Massachusetts. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6.5 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the Westfield district's overall ratio of 10.4.

Interestingly, the Springfield Virtual School, located approximately 8 miles from Westfield Virtual School, has significantly lower academic performance, with only 11.16% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 6.76% in Mathematics across all grades. In contrast, the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, located approximately 18 miles from Westfield Virtual School, has significantly higher academic performance, with 59.04% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 59.52% in Mathematics, both well above the state averages. The lower academic performance of Westfield Virtual School may be influenced by factors such as the school's student population, teaching quality, and the challenges associated with virtual learning.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

 94 North Elm Street
       Westfield, MA  01085


(413) 564-9572

District: Westfield


Student/teacher ratio:  6.5 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.0%
Hispanic:
30.4%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Compare Details Westfield Virtual School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westfield Virtual School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Westfield Virtual School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Westfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield 266th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westfield Virtual School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.00 303rd 501 39.5%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Westfield Virtual School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 63 5 1 27 0 0 3 0 99
2023 45 4 0 24 0 0 5 1 79

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 Westfield Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 99 9.4 10.4 n/a
2023 79 12.0 6.5 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 Westfield Virtual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 99 9.4 10.4 n/a
2023 79 12.0 6.5 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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In the 2022-23 school year, 79 students attended Westfield Virtual School.

Students at Westfield Virtual School are 57% White, 30% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Not Specified.


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