Very Good
#638 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 36% in state
John J Duggan Academy
High School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1015 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA 01109
- Math 22% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MA 45% (2025)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John J Duggan Academy score 26% 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 9 points since 2022, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 112 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John J Duggan Academy 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$46,821
Median home value
$203,100
Median rent
$1,112/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
45.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Pope Francis Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
| Springfield International Academy at Sci-techEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 72 | 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
- #15 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
John J Duggan Academy is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John J Duggan Academy
John J Duggan Academy is a public high school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 831 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #638 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John J Duggan Academy
What grades does John J Duggan Academy serve?
John J Duggan Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend John J Duggan Academy?
John J Duggan Academy has an enrollment of approximately 831 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Duggan Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Duggan Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John J Duggan Academy rank in MA?
John J Duggan Academy ranks #638 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John J Duggan Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
John J Duggan Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 John J Duggan Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John J Duggan Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John J Duggan Academy a charter school?
No, John J Duggan Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John J Duggan Academy a Title I school?
No, John J Duggan Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 831
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7410
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 01109)
- 31,418
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 01109; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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