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Elias Brookings vs. Rebecca M Johnson

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School Overview

School
Elias Brookings
433 Walnut Street
Springfield, MA 01105
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rebecca M Johnson
55 Catherine Street
Springfield, MA 01109
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elias Brookings ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 595 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rebecca M Johnson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
289 students
595 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elias Brookings over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rebecca M Johnson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elias Brookings.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rebecca M Johnson.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elias Brookings over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rebecca M Johnson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elias Brookings with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rebecca M Johnson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1406 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1396 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elias Brookings, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rebecca M Johnson, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elias Brookings who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rebecca M Johnson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elias Brookings who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rebecca M Johnson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elias Brookings who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rebecca M Johnson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Elias Brookings by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rebecca M Johnson by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
67
Kindergarten Students
46
87
Grade 1 Students
33
92
Grade 2 Students
50
86
Grade 3 Students
37
86
Grade 4 Students
46
82
Grade 5 Students
39
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elias Brookings, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rebecca M Johnson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
73%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elias Brookings, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rebecca M Johnson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elias Brookings, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rebecca M Johnson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elias Brookings, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rebecca M Johnson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elias Brookings, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rebecca M Johnson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elias Brookings, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rebecca M Johnson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elias Brookings, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rebecca M Johnson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elias Brookings, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rebecca M Johnson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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