Benjamin J Phelps vs Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin J Phelps
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
304 students
Memorial
West Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
189 students
| Measure | Benjamin J Phelps Agawam, Massachusetts | Memorial West Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 1,009 | #764 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17402 of 50,301 | #29600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 304 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Agawam | West Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin J Phelps scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 43.5).
- •Benjamin J Phelps does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Benjamin J Phelps does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Memorial does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.8).
- •Benjamin J Phelps is the larger school with 304 students compared with 189.
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 Benjamin J Phelps better than Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin J Phelps ranks higher (61.1 vs 43.5 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 Benjamin J Phelps and Memorial?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Agawam and West Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin J Phelps: 304. Memorial: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin J Phelps and Memorial rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin J Phelps is 511th of 1,009 and Memorial is 764th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).