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#1468 of 1,793 schools in MA

Daniel B Brunton

Elementary School · Springfield · Springfield, MA

A Springfield elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1801 Parker Street, Springfield, MA 01128

  • Math 24% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-17.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$26,900
Chronic Absenteeism45.1%

Students at Daniel B Brunton score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 24% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
23%
2023
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Daniel B Brunton 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$92,125

Median home value

$246,200

College educated

39%

Homeownership

94.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pioneer Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–60.6 mi43Compare →
Arthur T TalmadgeEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–51.1 mi224Compare →
Curtis Blake Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–91.1 mi20Compare →
Mill Pond SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.1 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#54 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

Daniel B Brunton is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Daniel B Brunton

Daniel B Brunton is a public elementary school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,468 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Daniel B Brunton

What grades does Daniel B Brunton serve?

Daniel B Brunton serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Daniel B Brunton?

Daniel B Brunton has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel B Brunton?

The student-teacher ratio at Daniel B Brunton is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Daniel B Brunton rank in MA?

Daniel B Brunton ranks #1,468 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Daniel B Brunton's MySchoolScout rating?

Daniel B Brunton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Daniel B Brunton?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel B Brunton has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Daniel B Brunton a charter school?

No, Daniel B Brunton is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Daniel B Brunton a Title I school?

No, Daniel B Brunton is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.1%
Area population (ZIP 01128)
3,252
Area median age
38.8
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 01128; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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