Brightwood vs Springfield Public Day Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 699 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 Public Day Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
60 students
| Measure | Brightwood Springfield, Massachusetts | Springfield Public Day Middle School Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #997 of 1,009 | #298 of 300 |
| National rank | #46698 of 50,301 | #14864 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 456 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 6.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brightwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 12.4).
- •Brightwood does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Brightwood does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Springfield Public Day Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 14.7).
- •Brightwood is the larger school with 456 students compared with 60.
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 Public Day Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brightwood ranks higher (16.8 vs 12.4 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 Public Day Middle School?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood: 456. Springfield Public Day Middle School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood and Springfield Public Day Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Brightwood is 997th of 1,009 and Springfield Public Day Middle School is 298th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).