Springfield Public Day Middle School

732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01107

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

60 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Springfield Public Day Middle School, located on Alden Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is designed to provide structured academic and social-emotional support for students who require a more individualized setting than a traditional middle school environment. By focusing on smaller class sizes and a targeted behavioral approach, the school aims to help students develop the necessary skills to succeed academically while managing personal and social challenges.

As part of the broader Springfield Public Schools system, the institution emphasizes equity and access, striving to ensure that all students receive the resources and guidance needed to reach their full potential. The school works closely with families and support staff to create a stable, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. Through its commitment to a holistic educational experience, Springfield Public Day Middle School plays a vital role in keeping students engaged in their learning journey and preparing them for successful transitions to high school.

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield Public Day Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	40
Black	10
Two or More	6

Hispanic
40 (66.7%)
Black
10 (16.7%)
Two or More
6 (10.0%)
White
4 (6.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)787-7281
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 23