Top Rankings
West Springfield School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,868 students in West Springfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in West Springfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
3,868 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
West Springfield School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#291 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
321 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
863 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
24%
# Black Students
170 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
2,297 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
60%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
266
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
261
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
301
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
284
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
290
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
294
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
313
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
289
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
295
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
324
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
297
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
287
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
12
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,895 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,286 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,895
$23,913
Spending / Student
$21,286
$24,672
Best West Springfield School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John R Fausey
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
784 Amostown Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3314
Grades: 1-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
West Springfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #33.
Mittineague
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26 Second Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3327
Grades: 1-5
| 149 students
Rank: #44.
West Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Middle School Dr
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #55.
Tatham
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Laurel Rd
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3330
Grades: 1-5
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
Philip G Coburn
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Norman Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3333
Grades: 1-5
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Ashley
Magnet School
88 Massasoit Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3323
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3323
Grades: K
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Springfield Early Childhood
Magnet School
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
Grades: PK
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Springfield School District?
West Springfield School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,868 students.
What is the rank of West Springfield School District?
West Springfield School District is ranked #285 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Springfield School District?
60% of West Springfield School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Springfield School District?
West Springfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is West Springfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,286 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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