Serving 296 students in grades 6-12, Conservatory Of The Arts 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conservatory Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Conservatory Of The Arts's student population of 296 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
Be Kind, Work Hard, Make Art!
School Rankings
Conservatory Of The Arts 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 Conservatory Of The Arts is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1512 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
69%
26%
Black
18%
10%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Springfield School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conservatory Of The Arts's ranking?
Conservatory Of The Arts is ranked #1512 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Conservatory Of The Arts often compared to?
Conservatory Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Conservatory Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Conservatory Of The Arts is 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Conservatory Of The Arts?
296 students attend Conservatory Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Conservatory Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conservatory Of The Arts?
Conservatory Of The Arts has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Conservatory Of The Arts offer ?
Conservatory Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Conservatory Of The Arts part of?
Conservatory Of The Arts is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Conservatory Of The Arts located?
Conservatory Of The Arts is located in the Six Corners neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Six Corners.
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