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#1279 of 1,793 schools in MA
Rise Academy at Van Sickle
Middle School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1170 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rise Academy at Van Sickle score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rise Academy at Van Sickle 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$47,530
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,004/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Sickle AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Valley West SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–10 | 1.0 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Dupont MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 678 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #48 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
Rise Academy at Van Sickle is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rise Academy at Van Sickle
Rise Academy at Van Sickle is a public middle school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 216 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,279 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rise Academy at Van Sickle
What grades does Rise Academy at Van Sickle serve?
Rise Academy at Van Sickle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rise Academy at Van Sickle?
Rise Academy at Van Sickle has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy at Van Sickle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy at Van Sickle is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rise Academy at Van Sickle rank in MA?
Rise Academy at Van Sickle ranks #1,279 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Rise Academy at Van Sickle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rise Academy at Van Sickle 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 Rise Academy at Van Sickle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rise Academy at Van Sickle has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Rise Academy at Van Sickle a charter school?
No, Rise Academy at Van Sickle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rise Academy at Van Sickle a Title I school?
No, Rise Academy at Van Sickle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.8%
- Phone
- (413) 750-2887
- Area population (ZIP 01104)
- 21,745
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 01104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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