Van Sickle Academy

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1170 Carew St, Springfield, MA

Liberty Heights Neighborhood

Springfield Public Schools

252 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

Van Sickle Academy is a public middle school located on Carew Street in the Liberty Heights neighborhood of Springfield. The school was previously known as Van Sickle Middle School, opened in 1933, and is now one of three schools that share the large campus and its facilities. The three schools were established to create small communities within the building and enhance student–teacher relationships. Van Sickle Academy is a Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership school. The school receives broad and comprehensive support to meet its learning targets through the program, which partners with the Springfield Education Association and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Sixth through eighth grade students at Van Sickle Academy learn from an individualized curriculum for each grade level that includes math, science, social studies, language arts, physical education and art courses. The campus sits against a large, wooded area, where students have access to a baseball field and track providing ample recreational space. Well-manicured green spaces can also be found in front of the building and in the school’s three courtyards.

School Details

Head of School
Robert Francesca

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
9%

Reading Proficiency
17%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

17%

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

32.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

276:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Hispanic

80.1%

White

8.6%

Black

7.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.7%

Native American

<1%

Two or more races

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

Christina Pietras

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44 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$480,000 Price

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28 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$270,000 Price

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118 Total Sales

2 in Attendance Zone

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146 Total Sales

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$227,000 Price

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List Price Range

$205K - $450K

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Average Home Value

$304,530

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

49%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

16.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,399 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

40.9%

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Massachusetts Hampden County Springfield 01104 Liberty Heights

Van Sickle Academy is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Springfield, MA and is served by the Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 252 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Van Sickle Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $304,530. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Springfield Renaissance School, Chicopee High School, Springfield High School of Science and Technology, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Sickle Academy.

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