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#864 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 48% in state
South End Middle School
Middle School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
36 Margaret Street, Springfield, MA 01105
- Math 10% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South End Middle School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 92 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South End Middle School 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 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$22,994
Median home value
$238,400
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
47.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01105; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 5–10 | 0.5 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| The Springfield Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Emergence AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–10 | 0.7 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Libertas Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 6–11 | 0.7 mi | 519 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Springfield
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #26 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
South End Middle School is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South End Middle School
South End Middle School is a public middle school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 189 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South End Middle School
What grades does South End Middle School serve?
South End Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South End Middle School?
South End Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South End Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South End Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South End Middle School rank in MA?
South End Middle School ranks #864 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is South End Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South End Middle School 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 South End Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South End Middle School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is South End Middle School a charter school?
No, South End Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South End Middle School a Title I school?
No, South End Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (413) 750-2442
- Area population (ZIP 01105)
- 11,469
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 01105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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