Serving 402 students in grades 6-12, Baystate Academy Charter Public 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 is 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baystate Academy Charter Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Baystate Academy Charter Public School's student population of 402 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baystate Academy Charter Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baystate Academy Charter Public School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1508 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
64%
24%
Black
29%
10%
White
5%
54%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baystate Academy Charter Public School's ranking?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is ranked #1508 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Baystate Academy Charter Public School often compared to?
Baystate Academy Charter Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Veritas Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baystate Academy Charter Public School?
The graduation rate of Baystate Academy Charter Public School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Baystate Academy Charter Public School?
402 students attend Baystate Academy Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Baystate Academy Charter Public School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baystate Academy Charter Public School?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Baystate Academy Charter Public School offer ?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Baystate Academy Charter Public School part of?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is part of Baystate Academy Charter Public School School District.
In what neighborhood is Baystate Academy Charter Public School located?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is located in the East Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in East Springfield.
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