Springfield Legacy Academy

Summary:

Springfield Legacy Academy is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Springfield, MA, a district ranked 328 out of 351 in the state and with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has 321 students, with a predominantly Hispanic (85.98%) student population.

Despite relatively high per-student spending of $19,925, Springfield Legacy Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Massachusetts, with proficiency rates well below state and district averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 5.03% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.17% statewide and 19.1% in the Springfield district. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 0.65%, compared to 40.91% statewide and 16.34% in Springfield.

The school's extremely low performance for certain student subgroups, particularly Hispanic and low-income students, raises significant equity concerns. These disparities in academic outcomes point to the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. Addressing the persistent challenges at Springfield Legacy Academy will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that targets the root causes of the school's low achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107

(413) 750-2333

District: Springfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
489^th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,925

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 355

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.9%

African American:

7.3%

White:

1.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Springfield Legacy Academy ranks worse than 99.2% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 12^th among 13 ranked middle schools in the Springfield School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.9%), African American (7.3%), White (1.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Springfield Legacy Academy is 12.2, which is the highest among 14 middle schools in the Springfield School District! (See more...)

Compare Springfield Legacy Academy employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Springfield Legacy Academy is $19,925, which is the 6^th highest among 13 middle schools in the Springfield School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Springfield Legacy Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield Legacy Academy 489^th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Springfield Legacy Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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 Springfield Legacy Academy

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Rank History for all students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	5.31	496^th	501	1.0%
2022	5.11	490^th	497	1.4%
2023	4.88	493^rd	501	1.6%
2024	5.44	489^th	493	0.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	32.21	123^rd	135	8.9%
2022	34.18	139^th	154	9.7%
2023	32.75	128^th	155	17.4%
2024	40.32	95^th	180	47.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	8.49	485^th	489	0.8%
2022	7.42	494^th	503	1.8%
2023	17.44	426^th	444	4.1%
2024	20.54	403^rd	441	8.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	8.13	458^th	462	0.9%
2022	7.20	482^nd	489	1.4%
2023	6.05	474^th	481	1.5%
2024	7.94	465^th	469	0.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	5.46	481^st	483	0.4%
2022	4.82	492^nd	494	0.4%
2023	4.71	485^th	489	0.8%
2024	5.61	477^th	481	0.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	19.84	403^rd	431	6.5%
2022	19.14	420^th	445	5.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	6.26	482^nd	485	0.6%
2022	6.45	489^th	497	1.6%
2023	5.61	480^th	489	1.8%
2024	6.04	478^th	483	1.0%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.38	487^th	491	0.8%

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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	8.12	338^th	339	0.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	12.29	209^th	212	1.4%
2023	9.25	205^th	209	1.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	12.00	332^nd	335	0.9%
2022	12.35	361^st	368	1.9%
2023	10.94	356^th	364	2.2%
2024	11.99	369^th	378	2.4%

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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 Springfield Legacy Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	5	35	0	330	1	371
2022	4	48	1	358	2	413
2023	2	39	1	276	3	321
2024	5	26	2	319	3	355

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 Springfield Legacy Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	371	46.0	8.0	n/a
2022	413	44.0	9.3	n/a
2023	321	34.1	9.3	n/a
2024	355	29.0	12.2	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 Springfield Legacy Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	371	46.0	8.0	n/a
2022	413	44.0	9.3	n/a
2023	321	34.1	9.3	n/a
2024	355	29.0	12.2	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 Springfield Legacy Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$2,278 (11.4%)	$17,647 (88.6%)	$19,925

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Schools Near Springfield Legacy 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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	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
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
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 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
West Springfield Middle	Public	6-8	31 Middle School Dr	West Springfield	01089	Hampden County	West Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 263-3404	926	75	12.4		558 (60.3%)	45 (4.9%)	205 (22.1%)	65 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.4%)	39.2	283^rd of 493 public middle schools	42.6%		38.7	292^nd of 501 public middle schools	41.7%	9		43.1	23.3	36.4		34.0		43.2	15.2	22.2		26.3		30.4		30.4		$14,436	$1,061	$13,375
South End Middle School	Public	6-8	36 Margaret Street	Springfield	01105	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2442	189	19	9.8		13 (6.9%)	37 (19.6%)	132 (69.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	9.4	459^th of 493 public middle schools	6.9%		11.4	455^th of 501 public middle schools	9.2%	4		7.1	8.0	16.7		10.6		1.8	0.0	9.4		3.8		15.4		15.4		$18,729	$3,071	$15,659
Roberta G. Doering School	Public	5-6	68 Main Street	Agawam	01001	Hampden County	Agawam	No	No	No	No	(413) 789-1400	504	43	11.7		402 (79.8%)	12 (2.4%)	58 (11.5%)	18 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.6%)								(n/a)	26.2	35.3				30.6	24.5	38.3				31.1	43.9			43.9		$17,898	$561	$17,336
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Springfield Legacy Academy

What district is Springfield Legacy Academy in?

Springfield

Is Springfield Legacy Academy a good school?

Springfield Legacy Academy ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Massachusetts middle schools.

How many students attend Springfield Legacy Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Springfield Legacy Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Springfield Legacy Academy?

Students at Springfield Legacy Academy are 90% Hispanic, 7% African American, 1% White.

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