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Conservatory of the Arts

Conservatory of the Arts rates 5.5, right at the middle of Springfield's high schools, whose rated median is 5.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.5this school

5.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Springfield median is 5.5.

#1,194 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Springfield: 10 high schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

A Springfield high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,194 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 36 of 61 in Springfield.

Conservatory of the Arts is listed in Springfield, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math5%37 points below the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 6–8 and 10 · 172 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading19%24 points below the Massachusetts average of 43%Grades 6–8 and 10 · 171 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has held near 12% across the 9-year record (2018–2026).2026 MCAS; 89 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.9
25% of the rating
Academics
2.3
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2014-2026) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 01105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Conservatory of the Arts and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$22,994
Median home value
$238,400
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
47.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
81
Very Walkable
Transit Score
74
Excellent Transit
Bike Score
37
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,327/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Springfield. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
1 AP course
9.9% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than Conservatory of the Arts among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Conservatory of the Arts serve?

Conservatory of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Conservatory of the Arts?

Conservatory of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Conservatory of the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Conservatory of the Arts is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Conservatory of the Arts rank in MA?

Conservatory of the Arts ranks #1,194 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Conservatory of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Conservatory of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Conservatory of the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Conservatory of the Arts has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2026) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2026).

Is Conservatory of the Arts a charter school?

No, Conservatory of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Conservatory of the Arts a Title I school?

No, Conservatory of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
303
Student-teacher ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hampden County
4-year graduation
90%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#36 of 61
Schools in district
66
District spending per student
$26,900
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 01105)
11,469
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
30.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.