West Springfield School District

The West Springfield School District is located in West Springfield, MA and includes 8 schools that serve 3,983 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The West Springfield School District spends $12,835 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The West Springfield School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The West Springfield School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the West Springfield School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The West Springfield School District serves 7% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.