The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in Science. The lowest is 24% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Glickman Elementary
Glickman Elementary is a regular public school in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Springfield school district, the largest district in western Massachusetts. The school sits in a residential section of the city, which itself is the urban and economic center of the Pioneer Valley, with a mix of Victorian-era homes, industrial history, and recent downtown revitalization including a casino and transit hub redevelopment.
The student body is small for its grade band. The enrollment is composed predominantly of Hispanic students, with notable shares of Black and White students, and smaller numbers of Asian, multiracial, and American Indian students. Data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility and on students with disabilities or English learner status was not reported, so a parent would need to ask the school directly about the share of students receiving support services. The school does not have program offerings listed in the available data, and no information about extracurriculars, specials, or academic tracks was found.
State testing results from the NextGen MCAS provide a picture of academic performance. In math and English language arts, the proportion of students scoring proficient or above is roughly a quarter. Science, which is tested only in fifth grade, shows a higher proportion reaching proficiency. These results have been fairly consistent over recent years, with modest variation. Compared to other districts across Hampden County, Glickman's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint, meaning it performs better than many peers in the county but below the strongest performers in the area. Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report.
The school operates with full participation in state testing. No chronic absenteeism or discipline data was available, so a parent may want to follow up with the school on attendance patterns and school climate.
Springfield, where the school is located, has undergone economic shifts over several decades and is in a period of redevelopment. Major employers include MassMutual, Smith & Wesson, and Baystate Health, and the city has cultural anchors like the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Springfield Armory. Housing in the area is relatively affordable compared to the state median, with typical home values well below the Massachusetts average. The district itself reported no recent major changes, and no information about strategic initiatives or new programming was found.
Glickman Elementary offers a regular elementary program in a small urban school setting. The academic proficiency numbers are modest, with a slightly stronger showing in science and a performance position that is typical for the county. Families considering this school may want to learn more about the specific supports available, particularly given the lack of published data on economic need and special education enrollment. The school's size and neighborhood setting within a larger urban district are its defining characteristics.
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