Below Average
#1571 of 1,793 schools in MA
Brightwood
Elementary School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
255 Plainfield Street, Springfield, MA 01107
- Math 8% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 8% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brightwood score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 8% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Brightwood sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,969
Median home value
$215,500
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
31.2%
Poverty rate
37.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LincolnEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| German Gerena Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Philip G CoburnEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| May Ctr School for Autism and Developmental DisPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #59 of 61
- District spending per student
- $26,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brightwood is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brightwood
Brightwood is a public elementary school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 480 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,571 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brightwood
What grades does Brightwood serve?
Brightwood serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Brightwood?
Brightwood has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brightwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Brightwood is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brightwood rank in MA?
Brightwood ranks #1,571 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Brightwood's MySchoolScout rating?
Brightwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brightwood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brightwood has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brightwood a charter school?
No, Brightwood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brightwood a Title I school?
No, Brightwood is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7238
- Area population (ZIP 01107)
- 12,270
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01107; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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