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John J Duggan Academy

1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
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Bottom 50%
Serving 815 students in grades 6-12, John J Duggan Academy 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 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (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

John J Duggan Academy 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
John J Duggan Academy's student population of 815 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
815 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 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
John J Duggan Academy 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 John J Duggan Academy is 0.57, 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)
#1484 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John J Duggan Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John J Duggan Academy 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.
21%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John J Duggan Academy 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.
10-14%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John J Duggan Academy 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
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in John J Duggan Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
60%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John J Duggan Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John J Duggan Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John J Duggan Academy 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
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in John J Duggan Academy 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 John J Duggan Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of John J Duggan Academy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of John J Duggan Academy and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John J Duggan Academy 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
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John J Duggan Academy 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 John J Duggan Academy's ranking?
John J Duggan Academy is ranked #1484 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John J Duggan Academy?
The graduation rate of John J Duggan Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend John J Duggan Academy?
815 students attend John J Duggan Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of John J Duggan Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Duggan Academy?
John J Duggan Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Duggan Academy offer ?
John J Duggan Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John J Duggan Academy part of?
John J Duggan Academy is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is John J Duggan Academy located?
John J Duggan Academy is located in the Sixteen Acres neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 10 other public schools located in Sixteen Acres.

School Reviews
3   1/5/2019
This Is a great picture of the school. The facilities are older, We had our son go to Central as the high school Is an alternitive high school and not like Central
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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