Serving 903 students in grades 6-8, Van Sickle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
903 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)23%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)43%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
66%
23%
Black
16%
10%
White
13%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Van Sickle Middle School?
903 students attend Van Sickle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Van Sickle Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Sickle Middle School?
Van Sickle Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Van Sickle Middle School offer ?
Van Sickle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Van Sickle Middle School part of?
Van Sickle Middle School is part of Springfield School District.
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