Springfield Legacy Academy is a public middle school that is part of Springfield Public Schools. It serves students in grades 6–8. There are about 355 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 12:1. This means that classes are not too big and there is structured help for students. Springfield Legacy Academy focuses on core academic subjects, but it also puts a lot of emphasis on intervention-based learning, helping students with their behavior, and helping them grow socially and emotionally to meet their different learning needs. The majority of the students are from minority groups, which is in line with the diverse demographics of the Springfield area. According to data from USA News, about 1% of students are good at math, and 7% are good at English Language Arts (ELA). These results show that there are big problems with schoolwork and show where things can still get better. The amount spent per student is in line with the average for urban public schools in Massachusetts. The school is in a city where the median home price is lower than the state average. It serves families who want to send their kids to public school that is easy to get to. The best things about Springfield Legacy Academy are its small class sizes and focus on giving students the help they need to do well in school, making it one of the best schools in Massachusetts