Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Philip G Coburn 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 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philip G Coburn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Philip G Coburn's student population of 534 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Philip G Coburn 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 Philip G Coburn is 0.68, which is more 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
#1398 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
27%
24%
Black
6%
10%
White
48%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philip G Coburn's ranking?
Philip G Coburn is ranked #1398 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Philip G Coburn?
534 students attend Philip G Coburn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Philip G Coburn students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip G Coburn?
Philip G Coburn has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Philip G Coburn offer ?
Philip G Coburn offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Philip G Coburn part of?
Philip G Coburn is part of West Springfield School District.
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