Serving 140 students in grades 1-5, Mittineague ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mittineague ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mittineague's student population of 140 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Mittineague 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 Mittineague is 0.53, 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
#923 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
28%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
63%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
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 Mittineague's ranking?
Mittineague is ranked #923 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mittineague often compared to?
Mittineagueis often viewed alongside schools like John R Fausey, Tatham by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mittineague?
140 students attend Mittineague.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mittineague students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mittineague?
Mittineague has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mittineague offer ?
Mittineague offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mittineague part of?
Mittineague is part of West Springfield School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2024
Best school all my grandchildren go to school there and the principal is awesome.
5 2/17/2024
In the beginning I was very devastated because how they were with me in 2017. But now is a new beginning. They are now respecting me and behavior are good. And the new principal is awesome.
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