Very Good
#608 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 34% in state
Van Sickle Academy
Middle School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1170 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104
- Math 13% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Sickle Academy score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 84 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Van Sickle 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 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Academy at Van SickleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Valley West SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–10 | 1.0 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Dupont MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 678 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #14 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
Van Sickle Academy is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Sickle Academy
Van Sickle Academy is a public middle school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 252 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Sickle Academy
What grades does Van Sickle Academy serve?
Van Sickle Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Van Sickle Academy?
Van Sickle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Sickle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Sickle Academy is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Sickle Academy rank in MA?
Van Sickle Academy ranks #608 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Van Sickle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Sickle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Van Sickle Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Sickle Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Van Sickle Academy a charter school?
No, Van Sickle Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Sickle Academy a Title I school?
No, Van Sickle Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (413) 750-2887
- Area population (ZIP 01104)
- 21,745
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 01104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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