Serving 815 students in grades 6-12, John J Duggan Academy 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 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J Duggan Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John J Duggan Academy's student population of 815 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John J Duggan Academy 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 John J Duggan Academy is 0.57, 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
#1484 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
60%
24%
Black
24%
10%
White
11%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Duggan Academy's ranking?
John J Duggan Academy is ranked #1484 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John J Duggan Academy?
The graduation rate of John J Duggan Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend John J Duggan Academy?
815 students attend John J Duggan Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of John J Duggan Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% 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 John J Duggan Academy?
John J Duggan Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Duggan Academy offer ?
John J Duggan Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John J Duggan Academy part of?
John J Duggan Academy is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is John J Duggan Academy located?
John J Duggan Academy is located in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 10 other public schools located in Sixteen Acres.
School Reviews
3 1/5/2019
This Is a great picture of the school. The facilities are older, We had our son go to Central as the high school Is an alternitive high school and not like Central
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