Bellamy Middle vs Bowie
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellamy Middle
Chicopee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
776 students
Bowie
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
| Measure | Bellamy Middle Chicopee, Massachusetts | Bowie Chicopee, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 300 | #717 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #7443 of 15,369 | #26944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 776 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Chicopee | Chicopee |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellamy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 47.3).
- •Bowie does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Bellamy Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Bellamy Middle does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.3).
- •Bellamy Middle is the larger school with 776 students compared with 260.
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 Bellamy Middle better than Bowie?
On the Success Index (US), Bellamy Middle ranks higher (50.9 vs 47.3 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 Bellamy Middle and Bowie?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Chicopee and Chicopee in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellamy Middle: 776. Bowie: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellamy Middle and Bowie rank in Massachusetts?
Bellamy Middle is 205th of 300 and Bowie is 717th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).