Very Good
#404 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 23% in state
Frederick Harris
Elementary School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
58 Hartford Ter, Springfield, MA 01118
- Math 36% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederick Harris score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2022, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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
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Where Frederick Harris 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$80,906
Median home value
$243,800
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| WashingtonEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #6 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
Frederick Harris is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick Harris
Frederick Harris is a public elementary school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Harris
What grades does Frederick Harris serve?
Frederick Harris serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Frederick Harris?
Frederick Harris has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Harris?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Harris is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederick Harris rank in MA?
Frederick Harris ranks #404 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Frederick Harris's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Harris has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Frederick Harris?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Harris has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frederick Harris a charter school?
No, Frederick Harris is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederick Harris a Title I school?
No, Frederick Harris is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7254
- Area population (ZIP 01118)
- 15,009
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 01118; 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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