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Ranked 129 of 142 in Massachusetts
See top schools in SpringfieldRise Academy at Van Sickle is a public middle school for students in grades 6–8. It is part of Springfield Public Schools. The school has about 216 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 10:1, which helps keep class sizes small and gives each student more attention. Rise Academy at Van Sickle focuses on core academic instruction as well as behavioral supports and social-emotional learning strategies that are meant to meet the needs of all students. The student body is very diverse, with a lot of students from minority backgrounds. This is similar to the demographics of Springfield as a whole. USA News says that about 6% of students are good at math and 10% are good at English Language Arts (ELA). These results show that there are still academic problems and specific areas that need to be improved. The amount of money is the same as what the district public schools get. The school is in a city neighborhood and serves families who want structured help and close contact with their teachers. Overall, Rise Academy at Van Sickle looks good because it has a low student-to-teacher ratio and focuses on personalized learning interventions, making it one of the best schools in Massachusetts
New Playground Name
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Read MoreAll Grades: 7:25 AM - 3:05 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
216 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
72 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
The school is part of the Springfield Public Schools network that operates under the Empower Schools partnership model, which empowers educators to design learning programs, set school policy, and engage families collaboratively.
Q1. What type of learning environment does Rise Academy promote?
Ans. The school wants to create a learning environment that is helpful and focused on growth.
Q2. Are there times when students can be leaders?
Ans. Students can take part in activities that require them to lead and help others.
Q3: Does the school help kids make friends and feel better?
Ans. Learning about social and emotional issues is part of daily life.
Q4. Are there any things to do after school?
Ans. There could be clubs and other things that make things better.
Q5: What does the school do to help families stay in touch?
Digital platforms and school notices keep families in the loop.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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