Serving 221 students in grades 8, M Marcus Kiley 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 11%
- Reading Proficiency: 7%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
M Marcus Kiley Middle School's student population of 221 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of M Marcus Kiley Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
65%
25%
Black
18%
10%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are M Marcus Kiley Middle School often compared to?
M Marcus Kiley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John J Duggan Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend M Marcus Kiley Middle School?
221 students attend M Marcus Kiley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of M Marcus Kiley Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M Marcus Kiley Middle School?
M Marcus Kiley Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does M Marcus Kiley Middle School offer ?
M Marcus Kiley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is M Marcus Kiley Middle School part of?
M Marcus Kiley Middle School is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is M Marcus Kiley Middle School located?
M Marcus Kiley Middle School is located in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 10 other public schools located in Sixteen Acres.
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