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German Gerena Community School vs. Mary O Pottenger

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School Overview

School
German Gerena Community School
200 Birnie Avenue
Springfield, MA 01107
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mary O Pottenger
1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Mary O Pottenger ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, German Gerena Community School 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 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary O Pottenger 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
623 students
366 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at German Gerena Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary O Pottenger over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at German Gerena Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary O Pottenger.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at German Gerena Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary O Pottenger over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at German Gerena Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary O Pottenger with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1374 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#967 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of German Gerena Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary O Pottenger, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at German Gerena Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary O Pottenger who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at German Gerena Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary O Pottenger who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at German Gerena Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary O Pottenger who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of German Gerena Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mary O Pottenger by grade.
Pre-K Students
73
48
Kindergarten Students
95
50
Grade 1 Students
98
48
Grade 2 Students
87
58
Grade 3 Students
87
46
Grade 4 Students
93
58
Grade 5 Students
90
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at German Gerena Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary O Pottenger, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
78%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at German Gerena Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary O Pottenger, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at German Gerena Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary O Pottenger, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at German Gerena Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary O Pottenger, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at German Gerena Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary O Pottenger, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.37
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of German Gerena Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary O Pottenger, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at German Gerena Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary O Pottenger, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at German Gerena Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary O Pottenger, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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