Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) vs German Gerena Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 102 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
265 students
German Gerena Community School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
| Measure | Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) Springfield, Massachusetts | German Gerena Community School Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 300 | #870 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1540 of 15,369 | #35261 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 22% |
| 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 35.0).
- •Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) does better on math proficiency (59% vs 22%).
- •Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 40%).
- •Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.3).
- •German Gerena Community School is the larger school with 621 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 Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) better than German Gerena Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) ranks higher (79.6 vs 35.0 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 Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) and German Gerena Community School?
About 102 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted): 265. German Gerena Community School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) and German Gerena Community School rank in Massachusetts?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) is 84th of 300 and German Gerena Community School is 870th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).