Located at 1015 Wilbraham Road, John J. Duggan Academy is a public magnet school for six through twelfth grades. The school has an approximate enrollment of 740 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 10-to-1.
Duggan Academy is an Expeditionary Learning (EL) school with a social justice theme. Students engage in hands-on, project-based learning in a variety of courses. In 2021, the school made substantial progress toward learning targets according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The school has undergone renovations beginning in 2018, and now features an updated gymnasium, auditorium and science labs. Duggan Academy students can also enroll in nine Advanced Placement (AP) courses, complete an internship or take a dual enrollment course through college partnerships. AP courses include language, computer science, literature and calculus.
In addition to academics, Duggan Academy students can participate in extracurricular clubs and athletics such as Student Government, soccer, basketball and volleyball. Additionally, John J. Duggan Academy partners with nearby Western New England University to offer other enrichment activities to students.
John J Duggan Middle
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
1015 Wilbraham Rd,
Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Michael Calvanese
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
970
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C
C+
C+
C+
B-
C
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
480
Verbal
480
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
3.1%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0%
State Average
6.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
127:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.2%
Female
45.4%
Hispanic
59.5%
Black
23.9%
White
11.4%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
37 Students
Western New England University
36 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston
34 Students
Westfield State University
31 Students
Springfield Technical Community College
28 Students
Boston University
23 Students
Springfield College - Massachusetts
23 Students
Elms College
17 Students
Holyoke Community College
16 Students
American International College
15 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
13 Students
Business
12 Students
Nursing
9 Students
Early Childhood Education
6 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
5 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
5 Students
Criminology
5 Students
Architecture
5 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
5 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/28/2022
I enjoyed my time there, the friends I made, the events I took part in. However, I do wish they allowed more freedom for student events and parent involvement. They also have a tendency to hold students at a inferior level; administrators have a superiority complex.
10/25/2022
What I liked the most about Duggan is the dual enrollment classes they offer , along with the electives , I've never had a boring class they were all classes I was interested in . What I would change about Duggan is the uniform policy it became more strict on color in my senior year compared to my junior year which we are able to dress in uniform but more comfortable
4/15/2022
the school might not be the most modern or best looking school but i do love that the school is small and everyone basically know who is who
GreatSchools Reviews
8/1/2025
dont go here, its a horrible school. trust me.
1/28/2018
Horrible! Staff is incompetent and just showing up for their paychecks. They don't care if the students are doing as good as they can or not - they will pass them to the next grade regardless. Just a mess. Glad I took my kids out of there. I can finally take a breath of fresh air.
5/15/2017
The only difference between this school and the others is that this one hides all the bad things well. My kids have told me about the students getting high in bathrooms, teachers subtly discussing and imposing their religious and political views on students, etc. Always having funding events "for th...
2/23/2017
A huge transformation has taken place at Duggan. The family like environment created where all are welcomed into the building is now seen. They recently added a high school piece to the school, which also added varsity athletics. This has added a whole new dimension to the school. Academically,heir...
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John J Duggan Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Springfield, MA and is served by the Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 742 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. John J Duggan Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 970. The average home value in this area is $334,127. Discover additional schools in the area, like Springfield High School of Science and Technology, Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, Springfield Central High School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John J Duggan Middle.