Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#270 of 280 schools in VT

Springfield High School

High School · Springfield School District · Springfield, VT

A high school in Springfield, VT where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

303 South Street, Springfield, VT 05156

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness2.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation3.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$27,491
Chronic Absenteeism47.6%

Students at Springfield High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2016, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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 rate

The neighborhood

Where Springfield High 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$64,292

Median home value

$182,100

Median rent

$1,013/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Springfield School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$27,491NCES 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.

Springfield High School is listed in Springfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springfield High School

Springfield High School is a public high school in Springfield, VT, part of Springfield School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springfield High School

What grades does Springfield High School serve?

Springfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Springfield High School?

Springfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springfield High School rank in VT?

Springfield High School ranks #270 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Springfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Springfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Springfield High School a charter school?

No, Springfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springfield High School a Title I school?

No, Springfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springfield High School?

58.6% of students at Springfield High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Windsor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.6%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 05156)
9,028
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
42.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES EdFacts · 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 05156; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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.