Baystate Academy Charter Public School vs Samuel Bowles
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 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
Samuel Bowles
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
| Measure | Baystate Academy Charter Public School Springfield, Massachusetts | Samuel Bowles Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 300 | #850 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12695 of 16,910 | #34278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel Bowles scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 32.8).
- •Samuel Bowles does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Samuel Bowles does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Baystate Academy Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.5).
- •Baystate Academy Charter Public School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 325.
- •Baystate Academy Charter Public School is a charter school while Samuel Bowles is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Samuel Bowles?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel Bowles ranks higher (36.6 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 Samuel Bowles?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School: 388. Samuel Bowles: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baystate Academy Charter Public School and Samuel Bowles rank in Massachusetts?
Baystate Academy Charter Public School is 266th of 300 and Samuel Bowles is 850th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).