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 was 11% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 7% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
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%
24%
Black
18%
10%
White
10%
54%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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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