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#191 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 49% of private schools

St Michaels Academy

Elementary School · Springfield, MA

A private elementary school in Springfield, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

153 EDDYWOOD ST, Springfield, MA 01118

  • 14:1 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)
C2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,217.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index72%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment335
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Michaels 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

$80,906

Median home value

$243,800

Median rent

$1,220/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White40.0%
Hispanic29.0%
Black16.4%
Asian9.0%
Two or More5.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frederick HarrisEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–50.2 mi512Compare →
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–50.4 mi290Compare →
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–50.7 mi356Compare →
White StreetEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.8 mi392Compare →

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.

St Michaels Academy is listed in Springfield, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Michaels Academy

St Michaels Academy is a private elementary school in Springfield, MA, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Michaels Academy

What grades does St Michaels Academy serve?

St Michaels Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Michaels Academy?

St Michaels Academy has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michaels Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Michaels Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Michaels Academy rank in MA?

St Michaels Academy ranks #191 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is St Michaels Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Michaels Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Michaels Academy a private school?

Yes, St Michaels Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Michaels Academy a religious school?

St Michaels Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
335
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hampden County
Area population (ZIP 01118)
15,009
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
38.2
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 01118; 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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