D Top 94%

Springfield Legacy Academy

Grades 06-08 SPRINGFIELD, MA

Moved up 340 places from 2024 to 2025

#16 State Rank
D District Grade
355 Plainfield Street, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
243 Students
89.9% Attendance Rate
18.8 Composite Score

MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

CIV

6% Meeting or exceeding expectations

English Language Arts

3% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 5.7% 5.7%
2024 5.3% 5.3%
2025 3% 3%

Mathematics

1.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 2.5% 2.5%
2024 1% 1%
2025 1.5% 1.5%

Science

2% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 4% 4%
2024 3% 3%
2025 2% 2%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025CIV08 6%—
2025English Language Arts06 2%—
2025English Language Arts07 ——
2025English Language Arts08 4%—
2025Mathematics06 2%—
2025Mathematics07 ——
2025Mathematics08 1%—
2025Science08 2%—
2024English Language Arts06 1%—
2024English Language Arts07 7%—
2024English Language Arts08 8%1%
2024Mathematics06 ——
2024Mathematics07 1%—
2024Mathematics08 1%—
2024Science08 3%—
2023English Language Arts06 7%—
2023English Language Arts07 5%—
2023English Language Arts08 5%—
2023Mathematics06 4%—
2023Mathematics07 1%—
2023Mathematics08 ——
2023Science08 4%—

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

243 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 94.2%
Black 3.3%
White 2.1%
Multiracial 0.4%

Gender

52.7% Male
47.3% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 44%
Special Education 34.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch 92.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

89.9% Attendance Rate
34.7% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

355 Plainfield Street, SPRINGFIELD, MA

D-Rated School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springfield Legacy Academy's grade rating?

Springfield Legacy Academy has earned a grade of D, ranked #16 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 94% of Massachusetts Middle schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Springfield Legacy Academy?

Approximately 243 students are enrolled at Springfield Legacy Academy.

How does Springfield Legacy Academy perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Springfield Legacy Academy's proficiency rates are: CIV (6% proficient), English Language Arts (3% proficient), Mathematics (2% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Springfield Legacy Academy?

Springfield Legacy Academy has an attendance rate of 89.9%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Springfield Legacy Academy part of?

Springfield Legacy Academy is part of Springfield School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.