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The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning

High School · Springfield · Springfield, MA

A high school in Springfield, MA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1170 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation10.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$26,900
Chronic Absenteeism29.9%

Students at The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.5% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley West SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8private4–120.9 mi86Compare →
Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1privateK–101.0 mi47Compare →
Chicopee HighEnrollment path unverified4.79–121.2 mi932Compare →
Springfield Central HighEnrollment path unverified6.39–121.3 mi2,042Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Springfield

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#38 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

The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning

The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning is a public high school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 609 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,045 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning

What grades does The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning serve?

The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning?

The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning rank in MA?

The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning ranks #1,045 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning a charter school?

No, The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning a Title I school?

No, The Springfield Renaissance School an Expeditionary Learning is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
609
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 01104)
21,745
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
34.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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