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#1155 of 1,793 schools in MA
Springfield Public Day Middle School
Middle School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A middle school in Springfield, MA serving grades 6th – 8th.
732 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01107
- Math 0% vs MA 40% (2025)
- Reading 5% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Springfield Public Day Middle School score 3% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 3% across the 15-year record (2011–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 3% (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 85 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Springfield Public Day 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$31,969
Median home value
$215,500
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
31.2%
Poverty rate
37.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01107; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergence AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–10 | 0.8 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Veritas Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 5–10 | 0.8 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Forest Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| South End Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 189 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Springfield
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #43 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
Springfield Public Day Middle School is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield Public Day Middle School
Springfield Public Day Middle School is a public middle school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 61 students in grades 6th-8th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 3% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 01107)
- 12,270
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.7
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 01107; 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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