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Public School | Grades K-12 | Springfield

Springfield Academy for Excellence is located in Springfield, MA and is one of 45 schools in Springfield School District. It is a public school that serves 475 students in grades K-12.

Springfield Academy for Excellence did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Springfield Academy for Excellence's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Springfield Academy for Excellence had 5 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Springfield Academy for Excellence's students and teachers. more

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90 Berkshire St, Springfield, MA 01151

(413) 787-7036

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 475

33% 67%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Springfield Academy for Excellence had 78% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

51%

Black

29%

White

16%

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Springfield District Spending

$16,144Per Pupil

The Springfield spends $16,144 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Springfield District

5:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Springfield Academy for Excellence had 5 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the MCAS

What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.

About the MCAS.STE

What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grade 9 and 10 are assessed in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. As of the class of 2010, students must pass the MCAS STE in order to graduate from high school.

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