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Washington vs. White Street

Should you attend Washington or White Street? 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.

School Overview

School
Washington
141 Washington Street
Springfield, MA 01108
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
White Street
300 White Street
Springfield, MA 01108
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Washington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

White Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Street 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
397 students
392 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at White Street over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at White Street.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at White Street over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at White Street 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 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1409 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1191 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of White Street, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington 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 White Street 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.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington 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 White Street 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.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington 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 White Street 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 Washington by grade.
This chart displays the students of White Street by grade.
Pre-K Students
72
19
Kindergarten Students
42
51
Grade 1 Students
71
66
Grade 2 Students
69
64
Grade 3 Students
41
61
Grade 4 Students
59
71
Grade 5 Students
43
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at White Street, 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
64%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at White Street, 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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at White Street, 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 2022-23 school year.
% White
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at White Street, 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at White Street, 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 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of White Street, 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 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at White Street, 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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at White Street, 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 2022-23 school year.
 
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