Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, German Gerena Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
German Gerena Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of German Gerena Community School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
German Gerena Community School is ranked #1408 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are German Gerena Community School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend German Gerena Community School?
623 students attend German Gerena Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of German Gerena Community School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of German Gerena Community School?
German Gerena Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does German Gerena Community School offer ?
German Gerena Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is German Gerena Community School part of?
In what neighborhood is German Gerena Community School located?
German Gerena Community School is located in the Memorial Square neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Memorial Square.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 623 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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