Below Average
#1575 of 1,793 schools in MA
West Springfield Middle
Middle School · West Springfield · West Springfield, MA
A middle school in West Springfield, MA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
31 Middle School Dr, West Springfield, MA 01089
- Math 26% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Springfield Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 88 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where West Springfield Middle 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$70,401
Median home value
$307,900
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01089; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted)Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Impact Prep at ChestnutEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Springfield Legacy AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Springfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 14 | 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.
West Springfield
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Springfield Middle is listed in West Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Springfield Middle
West Springfield Middle is a public middle school in West Springfield, MA, part of West Springfield, serving approximately 926 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,575 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Springfield Middle
What grades does West Springfield Middle serve?
West Springfield Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Springfield Middle?
West Springfield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 926 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Springfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Springfield Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Springfield Middle rank in MA?
West Springfield Middle ranks #1,575 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is West Springfield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
West Springfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 West Springfield Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Springfield Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Springfield Middle a charter school?
No, West Springfield Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Springfield Middle a Title I school?
No, West Springfield Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 926
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (413) 263-3404
- Area population (ZIP 01089)
- 28,635
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 01089; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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