Very Good
#480 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 27% in state
Mary M Walsh
Elementary School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Empress Ct, Springfield, MA 01129
- Math 34% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary M Walsh score 31% 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 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mary M Walsh 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some 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
$92,500
Median home value
$239,200
Median rent
$1,325/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01129; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Blake Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–9 | 0.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Mill Pond SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Springfield International Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,478 | 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.
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
- #10 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
Mary M Walsh is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary M Walsh
Mary M Walsh is a public elementary school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 249 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #480 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary M Walsh
What grades does Mary M Walsh serve?
Mary M Walsh serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mary M Walsh?
Mary M Walsh has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary M Walsh?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary M Walsh is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary M Walsh rank in MA?
Mary M Walsh ranks #480 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Mary M Walsh's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary M Walsh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Mary M Walsh?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary M Walsh has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary M Walsh a charter school?
No, Mary M Walsh is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary M Walsh a Title I school?
No, Mary M Walsh is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7448
- Area population (ZIP 01129)
- 5,993
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 01129; 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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