Springfield Transition Academy serves 115 students inquire with school.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Springfield Transition Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Springfield Transition Academy's student population of 115 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Springfield Transition Academy is 0.51, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
67%
25%
Black
16%
10%
White
14%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Springfield Transition Academy?
115 students attend Springfield Transition Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Springfield Transition Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Springfield Transition Academy?
Springfield Transition Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What school district is Springfield Transition Academy part of?
Springfield Transition Academy is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Springfield Transition Academy located?
Springfield Transition Academy is located in the Pine Point neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 8 other public schools located in Pine Point.
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