Glickman Elementary

Glickman Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
120 Ashland Ave,  Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
5.0
285 Students
C-
Niche Grade
Located at 120 Ashland Avenue in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood, Alfred M. Glickman Elementary School is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Named for Dr. Alfred M. Glickman, the school opened in 1954. Dr. Glickman was an area surgeon and previously served as chairperson on the school committee. The school’s enrollment is approximately 340 students and 24 teachers, making the student-to-teacher ratio approximately 14-to-1. Like all Springfield schools, Glickman Elementary offers a comprehensive education with classes in subjects such as English Language Arts, science, art and music. Depending on needs, students at Glickman Elementary receive services and support from classroom teachers and specialists in speech-language, physical therapy, occupational therapy and counseling. Glickman Elementary School grounds provide a playground and green space for outdoor activities. Through partnerships with Western New England University and Springfield College, students at Glickman Elementary School receive additional support in mathematics and physical education.

School Details

Head of School
Elizabeth Bienia
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
20%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
2.3%
State Average
7.6%
Science
2.2%
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
292:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
Hispanic
68.6%
Black
13.8%
White
10.9%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
10/13/2010
They have the best LLD learning program for my son who is 9, he could not read. The teachers are outstanding.

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