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STEM Middle Academy

60 Alton Street, Springfield, MA, 01109

About STEM Middle Academy

In Springfield, Massachusetts, STEM Middle Academy is a public magnet middle school for grades 6–8. The school has about 290 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12:1, which helps with group learning and individualized instruction. STEM Middle Academy is a magnet school that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as well as core academic subjects. The student body is very diverse, with most of the students coming from minority backgrounds. Based on data from USA News, about 14% of students score at or above proficiency in math, while 28% meet proficiency standards in English Language Arts. This shows that reading is easier than math. The amount of money spent per student is in line with the district's average, and more money is going toward STEM-focused classes and teaching tools. The school is in a city where housing is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts, which makes it popular with families who want to pursue specialized academic paths. STEM Middle Academy's strengths as a whole are its focused STEM curriculum and its balanced focus on academic growth and engagement, making it one of the top schools in Massachusetts

STEM Middle Academy Contact Information

Address

60 Alton Street, Springfield, MA, 01109

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Phone

(413) 787-6750

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 28% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
10
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
287
Total Students
$83162
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 95 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at STEM Middle 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: 7:50 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 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 10.45%
Asian 3.83%
Hispanic 72.47%
Black 9.06%
Two+ Races 3.48%
Native Am. 0.7%
White
10.45%
Asian
3.83%
Hispanic
72.47%
Black
9.06%
Two+ Races
3.48%
Native Am.
0.7%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 287
45.64%
131 Female
54.36%
156 Male

Student Population

287 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

287 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Massachusetts recently launched STEM Week 2025 under the Healey-Driscoll administration, celebrating STEM learning across the state and reinforcing the importance of STEM pathways from early grades onward. This initiative is designed to inspire students and communities about innovation and STEM careers — a positive environment for students attending STEM programs in Springfield

FAQ

Q1. What subjects does STEM Middle Academy focus on?

Ans. The school puts a lot of focus on math, science, technology, and engineering.

Q2. Are there chances to learn by doing?

Answer. Students often work together on projects, experiments, and other tasks.

Q3. Does the school help students learn how to solve problems?

Ans. The main goals of instruction are to teach students how to think critically and solve problems.

Q4. Do classrooms use technology tools?

Ans. Digital tools and resources are often used in learning.

Q5. Do you offer STEM activities outside of school?

Ans. Clubs and programs that offer extra help may help with STEM interests.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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