Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel Bowles 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuel Bowles ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Samuel Bowles's student population of 225 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samuel Bowles 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 Samuel Bowles is 0.49, 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
#1474 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
69%
24%
Black
16%
10%
White
11%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Bowles's ranking?
Samuel Bowles is ranked #1474 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Samuel Bowles often compared to?
Samuel Bowlesis often viewed alongside schools like Edward P. Boland School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Samuel Bowles?
225 students attend Samuel Bowles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Samuel Bowles students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuel Bowles?
Samuel Bowles has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Samuel Bowles offer ?
Samuel Bowles offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel Bowles part of?
Samuel Bowles is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Samuel Bowles located?
Samuel Bowles is located in the East Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in East Springfield.
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