Brightwood vs Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 395 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwood
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
265 students
| Measure | Brightwood Springfield, Massachusetts | Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #997 of 1,009 | #84 of 300 |
| National rank | #46698 of 50,301 | #1540 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 59% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 16.8).
- •Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) does better on math proficiency (59% vs 12%).
- •Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.7).
- •Brightwood is the larger school with 456 students compared with 265.
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 Brightwood better than Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)?
On the Success Index (US), Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) ranks higher (79.6 vs 16.8 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 Brightwood and Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)?
About 395 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood: 456. Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted): 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood and Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) rank in Massachusetts?
Brightwood is 997th of 1,009 and Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) is 84th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).