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Veritas Preparatory Charter School

Middle School · Veritas Preparatory Charter School (District)

370 Pine Street, Springfield, MA 01105

Charter

Enrollment

615

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

5.5

Grades

5th – 10th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,162 of 1,793

In Springfield

#47 of 67

public schools

School environment

9.4 / 10

Excellent

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Veritas Preparatory Charter School

5.5/10

Middle School in Springfield · grades 5th – 10th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Veritas Preparatory Charter School

Veritas Preparatory Charter School is a public middle school in Springfield, MA, part of Veritas Preparatory Charter School (District). Veritas Preparatory Charter School serves approximately 615 students, and covers grades 5th-10th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Veritas Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,162 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Veritas Preparatory Charter School show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts below MA schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Veritas Preparatory Charter School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Veritas Preparatory Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$30,349
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Veritas Preparatory Charter School — Students at Veritas Preparatory Charter School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.6% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
School
State
41.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 36.6% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
School
State
45.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 106 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
53.7%
ELA
50.7%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
30.7%
2022
Math
27.5%
ELA
26%
2023
Math
27%
ELA
28.2%
2024
Math
25.2%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
32.2%
ELA
25.5%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.4/10.

How Veritas Preparatory Charter School Compares

See how Veritas Preparatory Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
35th percentile in MA
Academic
6.3/10
Average
Growth
2.4/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
9.4/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
64 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.2%

Location

370 Pine Street, Springfield, MA 01105

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Veritas Preparatory Charter School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Emergence Academy (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is South End Middle School (rated 6.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Springfield Public Day Middle School (rated 5.6/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Springfield, see our Springfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
SPRINGFIELD COMMONWEALTH ACADEMY Springfield 0.3 mi 7.6
Milton Bradley School Springfield 0.6 mi 6.4
South End Middle School Springfield 0.5 mi 6.4
Sumner Avenue Springfield 0.8 mi 4.5
Elias Brookings Springfield 0.7 mi 7.5
High School Of Commerce Springfield 0.8 mi 5.8
Emergence Academy Springfield 0.8 mi 7.5
Conservatory of the Arts Springfield 0.8 mi 6.3
Kensington International School Springfield 0.7 mi 6.7
Forest Park Middle Springfield 0.8 mi 5.1
Springfield Realization Academy Springfield 0.8 mi 5.1
Springfield Public Day Middle School Springfield 0.8 mi 5.6
Gateway to College at Springfield Technical Community Colleg Springfield 1.0 mi
TRINITY NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN Springfield 0.9 mi
RFK ACADEMY SCHOOL Springfield 1.1 mi
Phoenix Academy Public Charter High School Springfield Springfield 1.1 mi 4.2
Springfield High School Springfield 0.9 mi 4.6
Liberty Preparatory Academy Springfield 0.9 mi
Benjamin Swan Elementary Springfield 1.2 mi 5.2
William N. DeBerry Springfield 1.2 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$22,994

Median Home Value

$238,400

Median Rent

$976/mo

Population

11,469

College Educated

8.3%

Homeownership

11.3%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

47.2%

Median Age

30.9

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Transit Score
61 Good Transit
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Veritas Preparatory Charter School (District)
District Enrollment
615
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$30,349
District Rank
#1 of 1

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