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Veritas Preparatory Charter School vs. Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School

Should you attend Veritas Preparatory Charter School or Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
2001 Roosevelt Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Veritas Preparatory Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 615 students in grades 5-10, Veritas Preparatory Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 414 students in grades 6-12, Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-10
6-12
Total Students
615 students
414 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Veritas Preparatory Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Veritas Preparatory Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Veritas Preparatory Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Veritas Preparatory Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1274 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1542 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Veritas Preparatory Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
10%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Veritas Preparatory Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Veritas Preparatory Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Veritas Preparatory Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School with the average graduation rate observed in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Veritas Preparatory Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
99
-
Grade 6 Students
105
60
Grade 7 Students
105
51
Grade 8 Students
109
70
Grade 9 Students
102
62
Grade 10 Students
95
57
Grade 11 Students
-
62
Grade 12 Students
-
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Veritas Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
71%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Veritas Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Veritas Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Veritas Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Veritas Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Veritas Preparatory Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Veritas Preparatory Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Veritas Preparatory Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the VERITAS Preparatory Charter School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baystate Academy Charter ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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