Brightwood vs Springfield Legacy Academy
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
Springfield Legacy Academy
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
| Measure | Brightwood Springfield, Massachusetts | Springfield Legacy Academy Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #997 of 1,009 | #45 of 300 |
| National rank | #46698 of 50,301 | #652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springfield Legacy Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 16.8).
- •Springfield Legacy Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.7).
- •Brightwood is the larger school with 456 students compared with 299.
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 Springfield Legacy Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Springfield Legacy Academy ranks higher (85.9 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 Springfield Legacy Academy?
About 395 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood: 456. Springfield Legacy Academy: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood and Springfield Legacy Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Brightwood is 997th of 1,009 and Springfield Legacy Academy is 45th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).