Serving 430 students in grades 1-12, The Springfield Virtual School 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 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 1-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Springfield Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
The Springfield Virtual School's student population of 430 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Springfield Virtual School 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 Virtual School is 0.39, 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
#1568 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
77%
24%
Black
13%
10%
White
8%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Springfield Virtual School's ranking?
The Springfield Virtual School is ranked #1568 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Springfield Virtual School?
The graduation rate of The Springfield Virtual School is 80%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Springfield Virtual School?
430 students attend The Springfield Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of The Springfield Virtual School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Springfield Virtual School?
The Springfield Virtual School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Springfield Virtual School offer ?
The Springfield Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is The Springfield Virtual School part of?
The Springfield Virtual School is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is The Springfield Virtual School located?
The Springfield Virtual School is located in the Pine Point neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 8 other public schools located in Pine Point.
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