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Springfield


At a glance
321stof 348 Massachusetts districts▲ 7
Better than 7% of Massachusetts districts
1550 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 7.8% of districts
66
Schools
23,670
Students
Top rankedAlfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School285th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools
Biggest riser
Warner up 180 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Margaret C Ells 7.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
0★
13 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Springfield school district in Massachusetts includes 65 schools, spanning 36 elementary schools, 15 middle schools, 13 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district exhibits a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools exceeding state averages and others struggling to meet benchmarks.

At the high-performing end, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy and The Springfield Renaissance School stand out, with strong MCAS proficiency rates that outpace the district and state. In contrast, Springfield High School of Science and Technology and Lincoln Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates well below state averages.

Across the district, there are significant disparities in student outcomes, with a stark divide between the highest and lowest performing schools. Factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, instruction, and school culture, likely play a major role in these differences. Addressing these performance gaps will be a key priority for Springfield Public Schools moving forward.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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