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Hiram L Dorman

20 Lydia Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hiram L Dorman 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Hiram L Dorman ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hiram L Dorman's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hiram L Dorman 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 Hiram L Dorman is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1559 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hiram L Dorman and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hiram L Dorman and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hiram L Dorman and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
70%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hiram L Dorman and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
10%
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White
9%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hiram L Dorman and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hiram L Dorman and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hiram L Dorman.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Hiram L Dorman and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hiram L Dorman and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hiram L Dorman and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiram L Dorman's ranking?
Hiram L Dorman is ranked #1559 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hiram L Dorman often compared to?
Hiram L Dormanis often viewed alongside schools like Warner by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hiram L Dorman?
271 students attend Hiram L Dorman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hiram L Dorman students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiram L Dorman?
Hiram L Dorman has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hiram L Dorman offer ?
Hiram L Dorman offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiram L Dorman part of?
Hiram L Dorman is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Hiram L Dorman located?
Hiram L Dorman is located in the Pine Point neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 8 other public schools located in Pine Point.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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