Serving 631 students in grades 6-12, The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning 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 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning's student population of 631 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning 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 The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning is 0.54, 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
#1333 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
64%
24%
Black
19%
10%
White
14%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning's ranking?
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning is ranked #1333 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning often compared to?
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Central High School, Longmeadow High School by visitors of our site.
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 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning?
The graduation rate of The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning?
631 students attend The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning?
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning offer ?
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning part of?
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning located?
The Springfield Renaissance School An Expeditionary Learning is located in the Liberty Heights neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 8 other public schools located in Liberty Heights.
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