Mary M. Walsh School is a public elementary school founded in 1941, serving approximately 270 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
The school is located at 50 Empress Court in Sixteen Acres adjacent to Greenleaf Park. In addition to easy access to the basketball courts and green space at Greenleaf Park, the school grounds also have an enclosed playground and blacktop area. The school also has a community garden, which is maintained by staff and students.
Students at Mary M. Walsh School participate in a variety of classes including math, music, art and science. Like at other Springfield-area schools, students at Mary M. Walsh benefit from partnerships with local organizations such as Girls, Inc. and Girls on the Run.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mary M. Walsh School is 11-to-1. This highly-regarded institution made substantial progress toward learning targets in the 2021, according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s accountability report.
Mary M. Walsh Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
50 Empress Ct,
Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Vinnie Regan
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
34%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
1%
State Average
7.6%
Science
7.3%
State Average
6.4%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
285:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Hispanic
66.7%
Black
15.7%
White
13.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/3/2019
2 of 3 of my children went to this school K-5 they graduated with high honors. Teachers were great all the way. Parents get involved and your kids will be successful. Sad to have to leave this school.
6/29/2012
Nice neighborhood, building is need of updates and remodeling, some good teachers, fair to average leadership - could be better
4/15/2009
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Sixteen Acres
List Price Range
$214K - $609K
Homes For Sale
21
Average Home Value
$321,348
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
24%
Household Income
$85,263
% of College Grads
28%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,333 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
28.3%
Homes for Sale
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Greenleaf Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
North Branch Tributary Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Five Mile Pond Park
Pine Knoll Recreation Area
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Beauregard & Schiavina Park
- Bike Trails
- Soccer
- Trails
North Branch Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
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