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Springfield Public Day Middle School
Middle School · Springfield
732 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01107
Enrollment
61
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
5.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
61
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
5.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,155 of 1,793
In Springfield
#45 of 67
public schools
In district
#43 of 61
Springfield
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Springfield Public Day Middle School
Springfield Public Day Middle School is a public middle school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield. Springfield Public Day Middle School serves approximately 61 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Springfield Public Day Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Springfield Public Day Middle School show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 3% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 61 students, Springfield Public Day Middle School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Springfield Public Day Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 6.8:1 students to teachers, Springfield Public Day Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Springfield Public Day Middle School — Students at Springfield Public Day Middle School score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 85 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How Springfield Public Day Middle School Compares
See how Springfield Public Day Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
732 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01107
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Springfield Public Day Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Emergence Academy (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Veritas Preparatory Charter School (rated 5.5/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Forest Park Middle (rated 5.1/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Springfield, see our Springfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$31,969
Median Home Value
$215,500
Median Rent
$963/mo
Population
12,270
College Educated
14.4%
Homeownership
31.2%
Avg Commute
18.5 min
Poverty Rate
37.2%
Median Age
27.7
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| SPARHAWK ACADEMY Mills, MA | 5.7 |
| ESPERANZA ACADEMY Lawrence, MA | 5.9 |
| NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL NEW BEDFORD New Bedford, MA | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Springfield Public Day Middle School
What grades does Springfield Public Day Middle School serve?
Springfield Public Day Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Springfield Public Day Middle School?
Springfield Public Day Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Public Day Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Public Day Middle School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield Public Day Middle School rank in MA?
Springfield Public Day Middle School ranks #1,155 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Springfield Public Day Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield Public Day Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Public Day Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Public Day Middle School has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 3% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Springfield Public Day Middle School a charter school?
No, Springfield Public Day Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springfield Public Day Middle School a Title I school?
No, Springfield Public Day Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.9%
- Phone
- (413) 787-7281
Resources & Links
District
Springfield- District Enrollment
- 23,693
- Schools in District
- 66
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,900
- District Rank
- #43 of 61
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