Average
#1162 of 1,793 schools in MA
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Middle School · Veritas Preparatory Charter School (district) · Springfield, MA
A charter middle school in Springfield, MA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
370 Pine Street, Springfield, MA 01105
- Math 32% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Veritas Preparatory Charter School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 106 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Veritas Preparatory Charter 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
Powered by
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
$22,994
Median home value
$238,400
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
47.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South End Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Emergence AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–10 | 0.8 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Forest Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Springfield Public Day Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 61 | 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.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $30,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School is listed in Veritas Preparatory Charter School (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Veritas Preparatory Charter School is a public middle school in Springfield, MA, part of Veritas Preparatory Charter School (district), serving approximately 615 students in grades 5th-10th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,162 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veritas Preparatory Charter School
What grades does Veritas Preparatory Charter School serve?
Veritas Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades 5th through 10th.
How many students attend Veritas Preparatory Charter School?
Veritas Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veritas Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veritas Preparatory Charter School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veritas Preparatory Charter School rank in MA?
Veritas Preparatory Charter School ranks #1,162 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Veritas Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Veritas Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Veritas Preparatory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veritas Preparatory Charter School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Veritas Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Veritas Preparatory Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Veritas Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Veritas Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (413) 539-0055
- Area population (ZIP 01105)
- 11,469
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 01105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.