Below Average
#1512 of 1,793 schools in MA
Springfield International Charter School
School · Springfield International Charter (district) · Springfield, MA
A charter school in Springfield, MA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
160 Joan Street, Springfield, MA 01129
- Math 12% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Springfield International Charter School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 146 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Springfield International Charter 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Blake Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–9 | 1.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Mill Pond SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–9 | 2.4 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Springfield International Charter (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Springfield International Charter School is listed in Springfield International Charter (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield International Charter School
Springfield International Charter School is a public school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield International Charter (district), serving approximately 1,478 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,512 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield International Charter School
What grades does Springfield International Charter School serve?
Springfield International Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Springfield International Charter School?
Springfield International Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield International Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield International Charter School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield International Charter School rank in MA?
Springfield International Charter School ranks #1,512 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Springfield International Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield International Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Springfield International Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield International Charter School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Springfield International Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Springfield International Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Springfield International Charter School a Title I school?
No, Springfield International Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (413) 783-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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