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Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Elementary School · Springfield Preparatory Charter School (district) · Springfield, MA
A charter elementary school in Springfield, MA where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2071 Roosevelt Ave., Springfield, MA 01104
- Math 54% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Springfield Preparatory Charter School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 85 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Springfield Preparatory 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram L DormanEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–10 | 0.9 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Samuel BowlesEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Mary O PottengerEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 366 | 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 Preparatory Charter School (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,965NCES 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 Preparatory Charter School is listed in Springfield Preparatory Charter School (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Springfield Preparatory Charter School is a public elementary school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield Preparatory Charter School (district), serving approximately 487 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,249 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield Preparatory Charter School
What grades does Springfield Preparatory Charter School serve?
Springfield Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Springfield Preparatory Charter School?
Springfield Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preparatory Charter School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield Preparatory Charter School rank in MA?
Springfield Preparatory Charter School ranks #1,249 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Springfield Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield Preparatory Charter School 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 Springfield Preparatory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Preparatory Charter School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Springfield Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Springfield Preparatory 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 Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Springfield Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (413) 231-2722
- 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 · 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 01104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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