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
12:1
Average SAT Score
980
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
C
C+
C+
C+
B-
C
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.3
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Reading Proficiency
30%
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Math Proficiency
22%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
70
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Full Time Teachers
70
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Teachers in First or Second Year
26.4%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
980
Math
490
Verbal
490
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Number of AP Courses
4
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
2%
State Average
8%
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Science
1%
State Average
8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
127:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
54.1%
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Female
45.8%
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Hispanic
58.7%
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Black
23.1%
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White
11.7%
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Two or more races
3.4%
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Asian
2.7%
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Native American
<1%
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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
43 Students
Western New England University
43 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston
41 Students
Westfield State University
34 Students
Springfield Technical Community College
30 Students
Boston University
27 Students
Springfield College - Massachusetts
25 Students
Holyoke Community College
18 Students
Bay Path University
18 Students
American International College
18 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
16 Students
Business
14 Students
Nursing
10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
7 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
7 Students
Early Childhood Education
7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
6 Students
Criminology
6 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
6 Students
Architecture
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.
5/16/2022
What I like an John j. Duggan school is everyone there is like family. You won't feel left out, I like how small the classes are and the teachers know everyone individuals. It's a very warm welcoming place.
5/9/2022
I like how the staff administrators are helpful and caring. Whenever I need help with my classes, or preparing for college, there was someone available to help when as soon as possible. The school is small and feels a bit crowded through the hallways.
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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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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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 12:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. John J Duggan Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 980. The average home value in this area is $331,736. 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.