Van Sickle Academy

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

262 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Van Sickle Academy, located on Carew Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a public school operating under the Springfield Public Schools district. The academy serves as a foundational educational institution within the community, focusing on providing a structured academic environment for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. Its mission aligns with the broader district goals of fostering student achievement, supporting diverse learning needs, and preparing pupils for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the Springfield Public Schools system, Van Sickle Academy benefits from district-wide resources, including standardized curricula, professional development for faculty, and initiatives aimed at improving literacy and numeracy. The school emphasizes a supportive classroom culture and community engagement, striving to offer a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school events, policies, and educational resources through the official district website.

262

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Sickle Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	205
Black	24
Asian	6
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
205 (78.2%)
Black
24 (9.2%)
White
21 (8.0%)
Asian
6 (2.3%)
Two or More
5 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)750-2887
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 82

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 92