West Springfield School District
School District · West Springfield, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,668
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,668
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating West Springfield?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Springfield as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tatham
West Springfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John R Fausey
West Springfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mittineague
West Springfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#122 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,668
$1,703 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,966 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
West Springfield ranks #122 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. West Springfield's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tatham (9.1/10), John R Fausey (7.7/10), and Mittineague (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in West Springfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tatham | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | John R Fausey | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Mittineague | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | West Springfield High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Philip G Coburn | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Memorial | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | West Springfield Middle | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Springfield
West Springfield is a West Springfield, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,966 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $19,668 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, West Springfield demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tatham, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, West Springfield students show an average math proficiency of 44.6% and ELA proficiency of 46.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Springfield, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Springfield with test data.
Schools in West Springfield
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- West Springfield
- Total Enrollment
- 3,966
- Teachers (FTE)
- 343
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Springfield?
West Springfield has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Springfield?
The average composite rating for West 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 West Springfield?
West Springfield spends $19,668 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Springfield?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Springfield is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Springfield?
Tatham is the highest-rated school in West Springfield with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in West Springfield?
Across schools in West Springfield with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Springfield compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
West Springfield has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 8 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.1%
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Compare West Springfield with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- 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)
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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