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Mary O Pottenger

1435 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary O Pottenger 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 93% 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: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (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

Mary O Pottenger ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mary O Pottenger's student population of 366 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 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
Mary O Pottenger 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 Mary O Pottenger is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#980 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mary O Pottenger, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mary O Pottenger 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.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mary O Pottenger 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.
20-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mary O Pottenger 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
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mary O Pottenger and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mary O Pottenger and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mary O Pottenger and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mary O Pottenger 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 Mary O Pottenger 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 Mary O Pottenger.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Mary O Pottenger 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
94%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mary O Pottenger 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
14%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mary O Pottenger 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary O Pottenger's ranking?
Mary O Pottenger is ranked #980 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mary O Pottenger often compared to?
Mary O Pottengeris often viewed alongside schools like Frank H Freedman, German Gerena Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mary O Pottenger?
366 students attend Mary O Pottenger.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mary O Pottenger students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary O Pottenger?
Mary O Pottenger has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary O Pottenger offer ?
Mary O Pottenger offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary O Pottenger part of?
Mary O Pottenger is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary O Pottenger located?
Mary O Pottenger is located in the East Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in East Springfield.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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