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Kiley Prep

Middle School · Springfield

180 Cooley Street, Springfield, MA 01128

Enrollment

263

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

5.2

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,280 of 1,793

In Springfield

#53 of 67

public schools

In district

#49 of 61

Springfield

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Kiley Prep

5.2/10

Middle School in Springfield · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Kiley Academy

5.8/10

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7.4/10

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About Kiley Prep

Kiley Prep is a public middle school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield. Kiley Prep serves approximately 263 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Kiley Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,280 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Kiley Prep show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts below district
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

48% of students at Kiley Prep were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-36.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-34.6 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,900
Chronic Absenteeism47.9%

Kiley Prep — Students at Kiley Prep score 7% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 5.0% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
School
State
39.8% (multi-year state average, 2021-2025)
ELA Proficiency 14.4% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2021-2025)

Based on 46 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2020*
Math
5%
ELA
24.5%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
25.5%
2022
Math
4.1%
ELA
15.5%
2023
Math
6.5%
ELA
13.8%
2024
Math
5%
ELA
9.3%
2025
Math
5.8%
ELA
8.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.5/10.

How Kiley Prep Compares

See how Kiley Prep performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
29th percentile in MA
Academic
4.5/10
Below Average
Growth
6.5/10
Average
Environment
4.2/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
47.9%

Location

180 Cooley Street, Springfield, MA 01128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Kiley Prep may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Birchland Park (rated 6.8/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby East Longmeadow), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Kiley Academy (rated 5.8/10), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Springfield, see our Springfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Kiley Academy Springfield 0.0 mi 5.8
PIONEER VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Springfield 0.5 mi 7.4
Daniel B Brunton Springfield 0.4 mi 4.6
Arthur T Talmadge Springfield 0.7 mi 6.7
MILL POND SCHOOL Springfield 1.0 mi
CURTIS BLAKE DAY SCHOOL Springfield 1.0 mi
PIONEER VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Springfield 0.8 mi 6.8
Mary M Walsh Springfield 1.2 mi 7.5
Glickman Elementary Springfield 1.2 mi 7.7
Frank H Freedman Springfield 1.4 mi 8.6
Meadow Brook East Longmeadow 1.6 mi 4.1
Mapleshade East Longmeadow 1.8 mi 5.2
Birchland Park East Longmeadow 1.9 mi 6.8
John J Duggan Academy Springfield 1.7 mi 7.0
Springfield International Charter School Springfield 2.0 mi 4.4
Mary M Lynch Springfield 2.2 mi 6.8
Frederick Harris Springfield 1.8 mi 7.8
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence Springfield 2.1 mi 6.2
Balliet Preschool Springfield 2.3 mi
ST MICHAELS ACADEMY Springfield 2.0 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,125

Median Home Value

$246,200

Population

3,252

College Educated

39%

Homeownership

94.5%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

38.8

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Frederick Pilot Middle School Dorchester, MA 5.3
Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School East Harwich, MA 5.1
Forest Park Middle Springfield, MA 5.1
Hoosac Valley Middle School Cheshire, MA 5.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kiley Prep

What grades does Kiley Prep serve?

Kiley Prep serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Kiley Prep?

Kiley Prep has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiley Prep?

The student-teacher ratio at Kiley Prep is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kiley Prep rank in MA?

Kiley Prep ranks #1,280 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Kiley Prep's MySchoolScout rating?

Kiley Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Kiley Prep?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiley Prep has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Kiley Prep a charter school?

No, Kiley Prep is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kiley Prep a Title I school?

No, Kiley Prep is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
19 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
45 Some Transit
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.9%

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