Springfield Middle School

732 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01102

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

20 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Balliet Middle School, located at 111 Seymour Avenue in Springfield, Massachusetts, is part of the Springfield Public Schools district. It serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for middle-grade students. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while addressing their unique social and emotional needs during their formative years.

As a part of the broader Springfield Public Schools system, Balliet Middle School aligns its curriculum and initiatives with the district's goals of equity, excellence, and community engagement. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach that encourages student participation in both core academic subjects and extracurricular activities. By leveraging resources provided through the district’s central administration, Balliet strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can succeed and thrive.

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

3.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Springfield Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
15 (75.0 %)
White
2 (10.0 %)
Black
2 (10.0 %)
Two or More
1 (5.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)787-7284
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 10