- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, MA
Springfield Realization Academy
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Realization Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 251113002930
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Realization Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 14
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 212
- students enrolled
Springfield Realization Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Realization Academy ranks #4 of 14 middle schools in Springfield, MA.
School address
District: Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251113002930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Springfield Realization Academy grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+49.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 251113002930 · Springfield, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield Central High (1,983 students)
Springfield Realization Academy grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+49.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Springfield Realization Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Ce
Springfield Central High
1,983 students
- Roger L. Putna
Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
1,382 students
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
1,091 students
- High School of
High School of Commerce
966 students
- John J Duggan
John J Duggan Academy
823 students
- This school 212
Springfield Realization Academy
212 students
What this shows Springfield Realization Academy reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springfield Realization Academy compares
Springfield Realization Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,729
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.3%
African American 14.6%
Asian 3.3%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Springfield Realization Academy is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Springfield reports $26,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springfield Realization Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Central High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield High School of Science and Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Commerce | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Duggan Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Realization Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Springfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John F Kennedy Middle
Standard public school
366 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Springfield Legacy Academy
Standard public school
299 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Kiley Prep
Standard public school
298 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Middle
Standard public school
282 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Impact Prep at Chestnut
Standard public school
278 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Stem Middle Academy
Standard public school
269 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Springfield Realization Academy
How many students attend Springfield Realization Academy?
Springfield Realization Academy has 212 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Realization Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Realization Academy is 14.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Realization Academy?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Realization Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Springfield, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Realization Academy?
Springfield Realization Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springfield Realization Academy rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Realization Academy ranks #4 of 14 middle schools in Springfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield?
Besides Springfield Realization Academy, Springfield also operates Springfield Central High (1,983 students), Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy (1,382 students), and Springfield High School of Science and Technology (1,091 students). See the Springfield district page for the complete list.