At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 425
262
Total Enrollment
11.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Van Sickle Academy is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 262 students. It is part of the Springfield district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)