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#868 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 48% in state
Mittineague
Elementary School · West Springfield · West Springfield, MA
A West Springfield elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26 Second Street, West Springfield, MA 01089
- Math 43% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mittineague score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mittineague 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$70,401
Median home value
$307,900
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01089; 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 Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| William P. Sapelli ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Philip G CoburnEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 573 | 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.
West Springfield
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mittineague is listed in West Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mittineague
Mittineague is a public elementary school in West Springfield, MA, part of West Springfield, serving approximately 140 students in grades 1st-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #868 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mittineague
What grades does Mittineague serve?
Mittineague serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Mittineague?
Mittineague has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mittineague?
The student-teacher ratio at Mittineague is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mittineague rank in MA?
Mittineague ranks #868 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Mittineague's MySchoolScout rating?
Mittineague has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Mittineague?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mittineague has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mittineague a charter school?
No, Mittineague is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mittineague a Title I school?
No, Mittineague is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (413) 263-3327
- Area population (ZIP 01089)
- 28,635
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 01089; 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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