Indian Orchard Elementary School

Indian Orchard Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
95 Milton St,  Indian Orchard, MA
Springfield Public Schools
5.0
543 Students
C-
Niche Grade
One of the larger elementary schools in the similarly named neighborhood of Springfield, Indian Orchard Elementary serves just under 700 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The teachers and administrators at Indian Orchard Elementary are fully certified and dedicated to the success and improvement every student. Indian Orchard is a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports school, where students are given positives incentives and rewards for good behavior and academic excellence. The school also has before- and after-school tutoring programs for third through fifth graders to help students improve core reading and math skills, among other subject areas. The Indian Orchard Citizens Council is also active in supporting students at Indian Orchard Elementary, with a yearly back-to-school event that supplies haircuts and backpacks to kids in need. The school also has an active Parent-Teacher Organization. At Indian Orchard Elementary School, students benefit from early intervention methods that help bridge the gap between different learning styles and behavioral patterns. With passionate teachers and involved parents, this school is great public school option in the Indian Orchard neighborhood.

School Details

Head of School
Deanna Suomala
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
40.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
0.5%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0%
State Average
6.4%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Hispanic
69.1%
Black
17.5%
White
7.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
8/17/2009

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