Emergence Academy

Summary:

Emergence Academy is a public middle school located in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving grades 6-10 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 12.28% White, 9.65% African American, 72.81% Hispanic, 0.88% Asian, and 4.39% two or more races.

Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 5.2 to 9.3, Emergence Academy has consistently underperformed compared to the Springfield district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 0% of students proficient or better in these subjects, while the Springfield district and Massachusetts state averages were significantly higher. Additionally, Emergence Academy has been ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Massachusetts, ranking in the bottom 1% of middle schools in the state.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Springfield district, such as South End Middle School, STEM Middle Academy, and Van Sickle Academy, the performance gap is significant. These schools, while still underperforming compared to the state average, have significantly higher proficiency rates in MCAS assessments and higher statewide rankings. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $33,687 at Emergence Academy, the school's academic performance has remained consistently low over the past few years, with no significant improvement in sight.

Detail:

Public 6-10

415 State Street
Springfield, MA 01105

(413) 750-2887

District: Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
492^nd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $33,687

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 231

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.7%

African American:

19.9%

White:

9.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Emergence Academy ranks worse than 99.8% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 13 ranked middle schools in the Springfield School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.7%), African American (19.9%), White (9.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emergence Academy is 10. 8 middle schools in the Springfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Emergence Academy employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emergence Academy is $33,687, which is the 3^rd highest among 13 middle schools in the Springfield School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emergence Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Emergence Academy 492^nd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Emergence Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

Springfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield 328^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Emergence Academy

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Rank History for all students at Emergence Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2022	3.50	495^th	497	0.4%
2023	3.53	501^st	501	0.0%
2024	4.32	492^nd	493	0.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emergence Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2022	35.57	121^st	154	21.4%
2023	32.62	134^th	155	13.5%
2024	36.39	132^nd	180	26.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Emergence Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	4.46	500^th	503	0.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emergence Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.22	481^st	481	0.0%
2024	5.58	469^th	469	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Emergence Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.24	480^th	481	0.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Emergence Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.10	482^nd	483	0.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emergence Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.77	364^th	364	0.0%
2024	9.67	375^th	378	0.8%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Emergence Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2021	0	4	0	9	0	0	13
2022	3	7	1	34	0	0	45
2023	14	11	1	83	5	0	114
2024	21	46	1	154	8	1	231

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emergence Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	13	2.5	5.2	n/a
2022	45	5.4	8.2	n/a
2023	114	12.2	9.3	n/a
2024	231	22.9	10.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Emergence Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	13	2.5	5.2	n/a
2022	45	5.4	8.2	n/a
2023	114	12.2	9.3	n/a
2024	231	22.9	10.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Emergence Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,610 (4.8%)	$32,077 (95.2%)	$33,687

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Schools Near Emergence Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Emergence Academy	Public	6-10	415 State Street	Springfield	01105	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2887	231	23	10.0		21 (9.1%)	46 (19.9%)	154 (66.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	4.3	492^nd of 493 public middle schools	0.2%		3.5	501^st of 501 public middle schools	0.0%	9	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	3.0	0.0	3.0	0.0	$33,687	$1,610	$32,077
Van Sickle Academy	Public	6-8	1170 Carew Street	Springfield	01104	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2887	252	25	10.0		21 (8.3%)	25 (9.9%)	196 (77.8%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	15.7	422^nd of 493 public middle schools	14.4%		18.6	409^th of 501 public middle schools	18.4%	13	15.4	18.5	20.5		18.1	5.1	17.3	14.1		12.2	12.8		12.8		$18,846	$2,045	$16,801
Rise Academy at Van Sickle	Public	6-8	1170 Carew Street	Springfield	01104	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2887	216	22	9.8		16 (7.4%)	45 (20.8%)	147 (68.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	14.4	435^th of 493 public middle schools	11.8%		9.1	468^th of 501 public middle schools	6.6%	33	9.1	4.5	15.6		10.1	9.4	9.0	18.4		12.8	24.0		24.0		$24,105	$2,306	$21,799
Dupont Middle	Public	6-8	650 Front Street	Chicopee	01013	Hampden County	Chicopee	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 594-1881	678	76	8.9		298 (44.0%)	34 (5.0%)	307 (45.3%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.7%)	35.1	301^st of 493 public middle schools	38.9%		31.7	331^st of 501 public middle schools	33.9%	30	32.3	24.7	32.0		29.4	32.0	18.7	23.7		24.6	35.5		35.5		$15,694	$1,165	$14,530
STEM Middle Academy	Public	6-8	60 Alton Street	Springfield	01109	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-6750	287	24	11.8		30 (10.5%)	26 (9.1%)	208 (72.5%)	11 (3.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	15.6	423^rd of 493 public middle schools	14.2%		22	386^th of 501 public middle schools	23.0%	37	17.4	8.2	25.0		17.2	8.1	9.4	13.5		10.5	20.8		20.8		$18,263	$2,253	$16,010
Springfield Public Day Middle School	Public	6-8	732 Chestnut Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7281	61	10	6.2		5 (8.2%)	13 (21.3%)	41 (67.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	6.5	484^th of 493 public middle schools	1.8%		4.2	497^th of 501 public middle schools	0.8%	13	5.6	5.6	8.3		6.3	0.0	5.6	0.0		2.1	9.1		9.1		$38,119	$1,564	$36,555
Springfield Middle School	Public	6-8	732 Chestnut Street	Springfield	01102	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7284	14	5	2.8		2 (14.3%)	2 (14.3%)	9 (64.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)															$54,777	$3,320	$51,456
Impact Prep at Chestnut	Public	6-8	355 Plainfield Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2333	202	17	11.9		9 (4.5%)	25 (12.4%)	162 (80.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	7.8	469^th of 493 public middle schools	4.9%		8	479^th of 501 public middle schools	4.4%	10	10.6	5.3	13.6		9.9	0.0	1.8	5.2		2.2	10.2		10.2		$19,652	$1,950	$17,702
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)	Public	6-8	355 Plainfield Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2333	254	26	9.6		30 (11.8%)	58 (22.8%)	150 (59.1%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	57.7	186^th of 493 public middle schools	62.3%		55.6	200^th of 501 public middle schools	60.1%	14	40.0	37.2	52.6		43.0	24.7	32.9	47.4		34.4	53.3		53.3		$19,024	$2,366	$16,659
Springfield Legacy Academy	Public	6-8	355 Plainfield Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2333	355	29	12.2		5 (1.4%)	26 (7.3%)	319 (89.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	5.4	489^th of 493 public middle schools	0.8%		4.9	493^rd of 501 public middle schools	1.6%	4	0.9	7.1	7.6		5.0	0.0	1.0	1.0		0.7	2.9		2.9		$19,925	$2,278	$17,647

Frequently Asked Questions about Emergence Academy

Is Emergence Academy a good school?

Emergence Academy ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Massachusetts middle schools.

How many students attend Emergence Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 231 students attended Emergence Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Emergence Academy?

Students at Emergence Academy are 67% Hispanic, 20% African American, 9% White, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Emergence Academy in?

Springfield

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