Springfield School District
School District · Springfield, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
66
33 elem, 15 mid, 13 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,900
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
66
33 elem, 15 mid, 13 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,900
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#111 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,900
+$5,529 vs Massachusetts median
District size
23,693 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Springfield
Springfield is a Springfield, Massachusetts school district serving 66 schools. The district educates 23,693 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. The district invests $26,900 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Springfield demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Frank H Freedman, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Springfield students show an average math proficiency of 18.9% and ELA proficiency of 25.2%.
The district includes 33 elementary schools , 15 middle schools , and 13 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Springfield, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Springfield with test data.
Schools in Springfield
66 schools Elementary Schools 33
Middle Schools 15
High Schools 13
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Springfield
- Total Enrollment
- 23,693
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,171
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Springfield?
Springfield has 66 schools in total — 33 elementary, 15 middle, and 13 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Springfield?
The average composite rating for Springfield is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Springfield?
Springfield spends $26,900 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Springfield?
The average student-teacher ratio in Springfield is 10.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Springfield?
Frank H Freedman is the highest-rated school in Springfield with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Springfield?
Across schools in Springfield with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Springfield compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Springfield has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 66 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Springfield with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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