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Enrollment
250
Combined
DISTRICT 359 · STATE 870
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPRINGFIELD·NCES 251113002931
The Springfield Virtual School
43 Homer St, Springfield, MA 01109 · (413) 750-2011 · Hampden County
GRADES 03–12COMBINED12-CITYVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL250 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 80.4:1 · STATE 10.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 9 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 8 | 3% |
| Grade 5 | 17 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 31 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 26 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 25 | 10% |
| Grade 9 | 40 | 16% |
| Grade 10 | 35 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 26 | 10% |
| Grade 12 | 33 | 13% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
11.7%
MA avg 43.8% . -5.2pp since 2021
Math
3.2%
MA avg 42.2% . -3.7pp since 2021
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 12 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 3 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 5 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 4 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11.7% | 3.2% |
| 2023-24 | 11.9% | 2.7% |
| 2022-23 | 12.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021-22 | 16.9% | 6.9% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 250 | 28.2 | 8.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 304 | 37.6 | 8.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 430 | 41.2 | 10.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Springfield Virtual School.
About The Springfield Virtual School
The public combined-grade school The Springfield Virtual School is located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school reports 250 students in grades 3 through 12. The school's enrollment is 71% smaller than the 870 average for combined schools in Massachusetts.
The Springfield Virtual School is one of 66 schools in Springfield, which enrolls 23,670 students in total.
Hispanic students make up a majority at The Springfield Virtual School, at 75%. The remaining students are 14% Black, 7% White, and 3% multiracial. Census figures show Hampden County is about 27% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 41% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teachers at The Springfield Virtual School total 28.2 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 8.9:1. That is 1.2 students per teacher below the 10.1:1 average for combined schools in Massachusetts.
Across Hampden County, the median household income is $71,306, about 29% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. In all, Hampden County has 168 public schools and roughly 68,540 students.
The closest public school, Early Childhood Education Center, is about 0.4 miles from The Springfield Virtual School. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes The Springfield Virtual School as City: Mid-size. The Springfield Virtual School is a virtual school according to federal records.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for The Springfield Virtual School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Hampden County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
462,815
Census ACS
Median income
$71,306
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
168
68,540 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Springfield
- Springfield Central HighHigh · 1,983 students
- Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical AcademyHigh · 1,382 students
- Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyHigh · 1,091 students
- High School Of CommerceHigh · 966 students
- John J Duggan AcademyHigh · 823 students
- German Gerena Community SchoolElementary · 621 students
Other schools in Springfield
- Springfield Central HighHigh · 1,983 students
- Springfield International Charter SchoolCombined · 1,511 students
- Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical AcademyHigh · 1,382 students
- Springfield High School of Science and TechnologyHigh · 1,091 students
- High School Of CommerceHigh · 966 students
- John J Duggan AcademyHigh · 823 students
Nearby schools
- Early Childhood Education Center0.4 mi · 165
- Springfield International Academy at Sci-Tech0.5 mi · 95
- Springfield High School of Science and Technology0.5 mi · 1,091
- Rebecca M Johnson0.5 mi · 589
- Springfield International Academy at Johnson0.5 mi · 38
- STEM Middle Academy0.5 mi · 269
Frequently asked questions
About The Springfield Virtual SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at The Springfield Virtual School?
The Springfield Virtual School enrolls approximately 250 students in grades 03-12.
What age range does The Springfield Virtual School serve?
The Springfield Virtual School serves students from grade 03 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at The Springfield Virtual School?
Approximately 8.9:1 students per teacher at The Springfield Virtual School.
How diverse is The Springfield Virtual School?
The Springfield Virtual School reports a student body of 7% White, 75% Hispanic, 14% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is The Springfield Virtual School public or private?
The Springfield Virtual School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Springfield.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.