Summary:
The 01103 zip code of Springfield, Massachusetts is home to two alternative schools: Libertas Academy Charter School and The Springfield Virtual School. While both schools serve grades 6-11, they exhibit stark contrasts in academic performance, with Libertas Academy Charter School consistently outperforming the state and district averages on standardized tests.
Libertas Academy Charter School stands out as the stronger of the two institutions, with 50.55% of its 8th-grade students proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.32%. In MCAS Next Generation Mathematics, Libertas Academy had 53.93% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 38.24%. In contrast, The Springfield Virtual School struggles academically, with many grades and subjects having less than 20% of students proficient or better.
The data also reveals differences in other key metrics, such as graduation and dropout rates. Libertas Academy Charter School's four-year graduation rate is not provided, while The Springfield Virtual School has a lower rate of 78.6% and a higher dropout rate of 11.2% compared to state averages. Additionally, Libertas Academy Charter School has a student-teacher ratio of 9.7, while The Springfield Virtual School has a ratio of 8.
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