The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in Math. The lowest is 36% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Warner
Warner is a regular public elementary school in the Springfield, Massachusetts, public school district, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is located on Parker Street on the city’s east side, in a residential section of Springfield. The school draws its student body from that part of the city.
The school itself is on the smaller side for an elementary school, and its student body reflects the broader demographics of Springfield, a mid-sized, economically diverse, post-industrial city that is the largest in western Massachusetts. The student population is heavily Hispanic, with a sizable Black student population and a small white population. Data on the share of students from low-income households, those with disabilities, and English learners was missing from the available records, so a full picture of Warner’s student support needs is not possible to draw from this data alone.
Academically, Warner’s most recent state test results, from the 2024-25 school year, show a mixed picture. In mathematics, a majority of students scored at the proficient level or above on the state’s NextGen MCAS, a share that places the school’s overall proficiency index in the top quartile among all elementary schools in Hampden County. In English language arts, proficient and above rates were lower, with fewer than half of students reaching that benchmark. Science results were the weakest subject area, with about one-third of test-takers scoring proficient. A parent considering the school will want to ask the school directly about its literacy and science instruction strategies, as the ELA and science numbers are the softest points in the academic profile.
Looking back over the available trend data, Warner’s math proficiency has shown a clear recovery and upward trajectory in recent years. After a steep pandemic-era drop, math results have climbed steadily and are now back near pre-pandemic levels. The ELA trend is more uneven, with a similar pandemic dip and a slow, inconsistent recovery; the most recent year showed a rebound, but it remains below the peak levels seen before the pandemic. There is only one data point per year, so the trend should be interpreted as directional rather than definitive.
Warner is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. The school offers a standard elementary program within the larger Springfield district. No information was provided about before- or after-school programs, enrichment offerings, or specialist programming such as art, music, or physical education. A parent may want to confirm those specific offerings directly with the school.
Springfield itself is a city with a rich history as the birthplace of basketball and the home of Merriam-Webster and Smith & Wesson, but it has also faced long-term economic challenges and population shifts. Major recent investments include the MGM casino and a redeveloped Union Station. The housing market in the broader Hampden County area has been active in recent data, with median listing prices and demand both elevated, though the numbers are not directly tied to the school’s attendance zone and are provided here as local context.
Warner’s student body, at moderate size, sits within the largest school district in western Massachusetts. The district itself did not have any major, parent-facing changes publicly reported in its recent history. For a family weighing this school, the key factors are its above-average math performance relative to county peers, the more moderate ELA and science results, the small school setting, and the urban context of Springfield. A visit to the school to observe classroom instruction and ask about literacy support would be a reasonable next step.
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