Serving 831 students in grades 6-12, John J Duggan Academy 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 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J Duggan Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John J Duggan Academy's student population of 831 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
WORK HARD, BE NICE, AND LET'S GET GOING!
School Rankings
John J Duggan Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J Duggan Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1450 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
59%
25%
Black
25%
10%
White
11%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J Duggan Academy's ranking?
John J Duggan Academy is ranked #1450 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John J Duggan Academy often compared to?
John J Duggan Academyis often viewed alongside schools like M Marcus Kiley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John J Duggan Academy?
The graduation rate of John J Duggan Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend John J Duggan Academy?
831 students attend John J Duggan Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John J Duggan Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Duggan Academy?
John J Duggan Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Duggan Academy offer ?
John J Duggan Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John J Duggan Academy part of?
John J Duggan Academy is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is John J Duggan Academy located?
John J Duggan Academy is located in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 10 other public schools located in Sixteen Acres.
School Reviews
3 1/5/2019
This Is a great picture of the school. The facilities are older, We had our son go to Central as the high school Is an alternitive high school and not like Central
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