School Profile
Van Sickle Prep
Overall Performance
These metrics show student performance on a national assessment on Reading and Math at this school and how that compares against other similar schools in the Springfield Empowerment Zone. Change from last year shows if this metric has improved or worsened from the previous school year.
Metric
Reading
Change From Last Year
Math
Change From Last Year
Description
% Students Met Growth Goals
34%
↓
44%
↓
SEZP uses a nationwide test each year called MAP to measure student growth in Math and Reading. This measure looks at what percentage of students met the growth goals set for them based on their trajectory.
Zone Growth Average
50%
↑
57%
↑
Percentage of students that met MAP growth targets across the entire empowerment zone for comparison
Stakeholder Perception
These metrics show how different groups perceive the school and how that compares against other similar schools in the Springfield Empowerment Zone. Ideally, everyone would feel that they are happy with their experience of the school. Change from last year shows if this metric has improved or worsened from the previous school year.
Group
Percent
Change From Last Year
Description
All Students (8th grade)
77%
↓
Percentage of 8th grade students who say teachers set high expectations for work
All Students (8th grade)
47%
↑
Percentage of 8th grade students who are comfortable reaching out to teachers/counselors for emotional support
All Students (10th grade)
90%
↑
Percentage of 10th grade students who say teachers set high expectations for work
All Students (10th grade)
63%
↑
Percentage of 10th grade students who are comfortable reaching out to teachers/counselors for emotional support
All Families
38%
↓
Percentage of families who would recommend the school to other families
All Educators
9%
↓
Percentage of educators who would recommend working at the school
Equitable Outcomes For All Students
These metrics show the percentage of students who met growth goals in reading and math by subgroups to convey equitable outcomes. Change from last year shows if the metric has improved or worsened from the previous school year. Included is a comparison against other similar schools in the Springfield Empowerment Zone.
Group
Reading
Overall Zone Avg: 50%
Change From Last Year
Math
Overall Zone Avg: 57%
Change From Last Year
Overall
34%
↓
44%
↓
Exceptional Learners
44%
↑
48%
No change
Emerging Bilinguals
32%
↓
36%
↓
Black / African-American
24%
↓
48%
↑
Latinx / Hispanic
36%
↓
42%
↓
Groups with lower representation in Springfield (Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander, White, Multi-racial)
40%
↓
54%
↓
Male
35%
↓
47%
↓
Female
34%
↓
41%
↓
School Demographics By Group
This shows % of staff within each role broken out by race and ethnicity compared to the student population at the school. Research shows that student performance improves when the teaching staff more closely matches that of the student population they serve. SEZP strives to continually improve its representation of staff of color and to make sure that all students are receiving a rigorous education.
Group
Students
Leaders
Teachers
Latinx / Hispanic
73%
0%
16%
Black / African-American
17%
43%
17%
White
7%
57%
67%
Groups with lower representation in Springfield (Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander, White, Multi-racial)
3%
0%
0%
For more school information, you can visit the DESE School Profile here.
What is the school doing to improve outcomes?
Van Sickle Prep
- Improving consistency and safety of middle school culture
- Rapidly improving teachers’ abilities to manage classrooms and support a safe and supportive school culture
- Continuing to improve Tier 1 ELA instruction for all students
- Improving the intervention cycle for Tier 2 reading intervention
- Having all teachers participate in high quality professional development to promote rigor and student thinking in classes
- Intentionally creating and maintaining structures that support teacher sustainability
How can you partner with us?
- Follow our website and Facebook page for information about specific events
School Information:
vansickleacademy.org
413-750-2887
Robert Francesca, Principal, Van Sickle Prep
francescar@springfieldpublicschools.com
413-750-2887
