Baystate Academy Charter Public School vs Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Massachusetts, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Springfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
388 students
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School
Devens · Charter high · Grades 7–12
388 students
| Measure | Baystate Academy Charter Public School Springfield, Massachusetts | Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Devens, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #266 of 300 | #107 of 300 |
| National rank | #12695 of 16,910 | #1824 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 388 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 59% |
| city | Springfield | Devens |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 32.8).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 23%).
- •Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 26%).
- •Baystate Academy Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 9.5).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baystate Academy Charter Public School better than Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
On the Success Index (US), Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School ranks higher (76.6 vs 32.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baystate Academy Charter Public School and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Devens in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School: 388. Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baystate Academy Charter Public School and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School rank in Massachusetts?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is 266th of 300 and Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School is 107th of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).