Very Good
#513 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 29% in state
Indian Orchard Elementary
Elementary School · Springfield · Indian Orchard, MA
A Springfield elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
95 Milton Street, Indian Orchard, MA 01151
- Math 20% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Orchard Elementary score 21% 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 6 points since 2022, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 Indian Orchard Elementary 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,113
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
45.1%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01151; 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 John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–9 | 1.0 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| WarnerEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| East Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–1 | 1.4 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 425 | Compare → |
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
- #12 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
Indian Orchard Elementary is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Orchard Elementary
Indian Orchard Elementary is a public elementary school in Indian Orchard, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 565 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Orchard Elementary
What grades does Indian Orchard Elementary serve?
Indian Orchard Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Indian Orchard Elementary?
Indian Orchard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Orchard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Orchard Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Orchard Elementary rank in MA?
Indian Orchard Elementary ranks #513 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Indian Orchard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Orchard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Indian Orchard Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Orchard Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Indian Orchard Elementary a charter school?
No, Indian Orchard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Orchard Elementary a Title I school?
No, Indian Orchard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7255
- Area population (ZIP 01151)
- 9,627
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 01151; 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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