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John J Duggan Academy

1015 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA, 01109

About John J Duggan Academy

John J. Duggan Academy is a public middle and high school in Springfield, Massachusetts, for students in grades 6–12. The school has about 600 to 700 students and a low student-to-teacher ratio of about 11:1, which means that teachers can give each student more personalized attention and help.The academy has a structured academic program that focuses on core subjects, student support services, and making the school a better place to be. Duggan Academy has a very diverse student body, with a large number of minority students. This is similar to the demographics of the Springfield community where the school is located. Only about 17% of students are good at math and only about 21% are good at reading. This shows that academic performance is improving. Safety, consistency, and getting back on track with schoolwork are the main goals of the school environment. John J. Duggan Academy does not include the SAT in its regular classes, but students can take it on their own.

John J Duggan Academy Contact Information

Address

1015 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield, MA, 01109

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Phone

(413) 787-7410

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 21%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 21% in Reading.
76
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
831
Total Students
$83162
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 94 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John J Duggan Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.95%
Asian 2.29%
Hispanic 58.72%
Black 24.91%
Two+ Races 2.77%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
10.95%
Asian
2.29%
Hispanic
58.72%
Black
24.91%
Two+ Races
2.77%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 831
45.85%
381 Female
53.91%
448 Male

Student Population

831 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

166 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students at John J. Duggan Academy are starting their own school sports production program. They will broadcast basketball games and learn media skills by doing them. This will improve school spirit and teamwork. This program lets students learn about careers in broadcasting and technology while also getting more people involved in Duggan athletics.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does John J. Duggan Academy teach?

Ans. The school is for students in grades 6 through 12.

Q2. How many students are there for each teacher at the school?

Ans. The student-teacher ratio is about 11:1, which means that each student gets more one-on-one time.

Q3. How well does the school do in school?

Ans. About 17% of people are good at math, and about 21% are good at reading.

Q4. Is the John J. Duggan Academy a private or public school?

Ans. It is a public school in the Springfield Public Schools system.

Q5. Does the school help students get ready for the SAT or give the test?

Ans. The school does not give the SAT, but students can take it on their own if they need to.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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