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Springfield Preparatory Charter School vs. Baystate Academy Charter Public School

Should you attend Springfield Preparatory Charter School or Baystate Academy Charter Public School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
2071 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Springfield Preparatory Charter School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 414 students in grades 6-12, Baystate Academy Charter Public 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 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 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 and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-12
Total Students
487 students
414 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Springfield Preparatory Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baystate Academy Charter Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Springfield Preparatory Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baystate Academy Charter Public School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Springfield Preparatory Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baystate Academy Charter Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preparatory Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baystate Academy Charter Public 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

#800 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#1542 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in MA)
10%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield Preparatory Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baystate Academy Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield Preparatory Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baystate Academy Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Springfield Preparatory Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baystate Academy Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Baystate Academy Charter Public School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baystate Academy Charter Public School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Springfield Preparatory Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Baystate Academy Charter Public School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
54
-
Grade 1 Students
54
-
Grade 2 Students
54
-
Grade 3 Students
56
-
Grade 4 Students
54
-
Grade 5 Students
54
-
Grade 6 Students
53
60
Grade 7 Students
55
51
Grade 8 Students
53
70
Grade 9 Students
-
62
Grade 10 Students
-
57
Grade 11 Students
-
62
Grade 12 Students
-
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Springfield Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baystate Academy Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
71%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Springfield Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baystate Academy Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Springfield Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baystate Academy Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Springfield Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baystate Academy Charter Public 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
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Springfield Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baystate Academy Charter Public School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.45
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Springfield Preparatory Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield Preparatory Charter 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 Baystate Academy Charter Public School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baystate Academy Charter Public 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
n/a
36%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baystate Academy Charter Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baystate Academy Charter Public 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
n/a
6%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baystate Academy Charter Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baystate Academy Charter Public 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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