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.
Van Sickle Academy
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
1170 Carew St,
Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Robert Francesca
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
25%
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Math Proficiency
13%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
23
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Full Time Teachers
23
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Teachers in First or Second Year
32.3%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
1%
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
276:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.9%
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Female
46.1%
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Hispanic
76.5%
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Black
9.4%
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White
9.4%
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Two or more races
2.7%
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Asian
2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$200K - $578K
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$307,852
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
49%
Average Household Income
$64,599
% of College Grads
16.1%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,399 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,950 per month
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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,400 Sq Ft
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- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Sq Ft
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- Unit 2
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$1,550 per month
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- 1 Bath
- 1,242 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
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Marshall Roy Park
Walsh Park
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Emily Bill Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
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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 262 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% 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 $307,852. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Springfield Renaissance School, Emergence Academy, Chicopee High School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Van Sickle Academy.