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White Street

Elementary School · Springfield

300 White Street, Springfield, MA 01108

Enrollment

392

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#971 of 1,793

In Springfield

#33 of 67

public schools

In district

#32 of 61

Springfield

Academic performance

8.0 / 10

Excellent

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White Street

6.1/10

Elementary School in Springfield · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.6/10

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About White Street

White Street is a public elementary school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield. White Street serves approximately 392 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. White Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for White Street show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts below district
  • This school 6.1 · Average
  • District avg 6.5
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

37% of students at White Street were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+37.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,900
Chronic Absenteeism36.5%

White Street — Students at White Street score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 36.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 38.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↑ Improving

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

2009
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
51.8%
ELA
50.8%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
50.8%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
13.3%
ELA
35.3%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
30.8%
2023
Math
27%
ELA
30.3%
2024
Math
35.3%
ELA
34.7%
2025
Math
40.7%
ELA
42%

* 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: 4.9/10.

How White Street Compares

See how White Street performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
46th percentile in MA
Academic
8.0/10
Excellent
Growth
4.9/10
Below Average
Environment
6.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
36.5%

Location

300 White Street, Springfield, MA 01108

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering White Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Frederick Harris (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Elias Brookings (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Springfield, see our Springfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Springfield High School Springfield 0.3 mi 4.6
Liberty Preparatory Academy Springfield 0.3 mi
Kensington International School Springfield 0.4 mi 6.7
Washington Springfield 0.6 mi 5.9
TRINITY NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN Springfield 0.6 mi
Forest Park Middle Springfield 0.6 mi 5.1
Springfield Realization Academy Springfield 0.6 mi 5.1
Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School Springfield 0.8 mi 8.5
Elias Brookings Springfield 0.8 mi 7.5
ST MICHAELS ACADEMY Springfield 0.8 mi 6.3
Springfield Public Day Middle School Springfield 1.0 mi 5.6
POPE FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Springfield 0.9 mi 5.0
Frederick Harris Springfield 1.0 mi 7.8
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence Springfield 1.0 mi 6.2
Alice B Beal Elementary Springfield 1.2 mi 5.9
Veritas Preparatory Charter School Springfield 1.1 mi 5.5
Benjamin Swan Elementary Springfield 1.4 mi 5.2
William N. DeBerry Springfield 1.4 mi 4.8
Sumner Avenue Springfield 1.2 mi 4.5
SPRINGFIELD SDA JUNIOR ACADEMY Springfield 1.5 mi 4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,851

Median Home Value

$219,500

Median Rent

$1,224/mo

Population

27,409

College Educated

21.2%

Homeownership

47.3%

Avg Commute

20.1 min

Poverty Rate

31.5%

Median Age

34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about White Street

What grades does White Street serve?

White Street serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend White Street?

White Street has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Street?

The student-teacher ratio at White Street is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White Street rank in MA?

White Street ranks #971 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is White Street's MySchoolScout rating?

White Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 White Street?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Street has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is White Street a charter school?

No, White Street is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is White Street a Title I school?

No, White Street is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
84 Very Walkable
Transit Score
61 Good Transit
Bike Score
56 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.5%

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