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#379 of 388 private schools in MA

Springfield Sda Junior Academy

Elementary School · Springfield, MA

A private elementary school in Springfield, MA serving grades T1 – 8th.

Private

797 STATE ST, Springfield, MA 01109

  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Diversity Index28%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Enrollment48
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MA

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Springfield Sda Junior Academy 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 56Good Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • 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

$46,821

Median home value

$203,100

Median rent

$1,112/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

45.9%

Poverty rate

24.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black83.3%
Hispanic16.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Springfield Sda Junior Academy is listed in Springfield, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Springfield Sda Junior Academy

Springfield Sda Junior Academy is a private elementary school in Springfield, MA, serving approximately 48 students in grades T1-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springfield Sda Junior Academy

What grades does Springfield Sda Junior Academy serve?

Springfield Sda Junior Academy serves students in grades T1 through 8th.

How many students attend Springfield Sda Junior Academy?

Springfield Sda Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Sda Junior Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Sda Junior Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Springfield Sda Junior Academy rank in MA?

Springfield Sda Junior Academy ranks #379 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is Springfield Sda Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield Sda Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Springfield Sda Junior Academy a private school?

Yes, Springfield Sda Junior Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Springfield Sda Junior Academy a religious school?

Springfield Sda Junior Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
T1 – 8th
Enrollment
48
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hampden County
Area population (ZIP 01109)
31,418
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
29.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 01109; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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