Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Springdale Education Center
About the School
- Springdale Education Center provides a range of educational, clinical, psycho-educational, behavioral and outreach services for youth ages 9-22 who are challenged with serious mental health issues and have engaged in aggressive behaviors and have provided a significant challenge to caregivers.
- Springdale Education Center's owner, John Foley, and founder/director, Patti Cutler, believe that all children, regardless of circumstances deserve unconditional regard, and will flourish when they are provided with the resources that they need.
- SEC's dedicated and talented staff, under the tutelage of site coordinator Eddie Garcia, Case Management Supervisor Laura Nash and Clinical Supervisor, Mary Bianco provide an environment that is safe, supportive and welcoming.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Springdale Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Grade 9 has the most students with 8, the highest count in Springdale Education Center’s grade breakdown.
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes
- Springdale Education Center provides a range of educational, clinical, psycho-educational, behavioral and outreach services for youth ages 9-22 who are challenged with serious mental health issues and have engaged in aggressive behaviors and have provided a significant challenge to caregivers. Springdale Education Center's owner, John Foley, and founder/director, Patti Cutler, believe that all children, regardless of circumstances deserve unconditional regard, and will flourish when they are provided with the resources that they need. SEC's dedicated and talented staff, under the tutelage of site coordinator Eddie Garcia, Case Management Supervisor Laura Nash and Clinical Supervisor, Mary Bianco provide an environment that is safe, supportive and welcoming.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Springdale Education Center?
The application deadline for Springdale Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Springdale Education Center located?
Springdale Education Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Holyoke, MA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Springdale Education Center is Lighthouse Holyoke (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Blessed Sacrament Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
201 E St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
201 E St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 84 students
Special Education School
269 Moore St
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-6069
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
201 E St
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 540-0712
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
587 Grattan Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
989 James Street
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-3942
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Vocational/Technical School
27 Morgan St
South Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 533-9819
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
H.b. Lawrence School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 West Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Holyoke High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Morgan Full Service Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Joseph Metcalf School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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