Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) vs Springfield Legacy Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 0 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
Springfield Legacy Academy
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
| Measure | Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) Springfield, Massachusetts | Springfield Legacy Academy Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #84 of 300 | #45 of 300 |
| National rank | #1540 of 15,369 | #652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 265 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | – |
| Math proficiency | 59% | – |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springfield Legacy Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 79.6).
- •Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.1).
- •Springfield Legacy Academy is the larger school with 299 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 Springfield Legacy Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Springfield Legacy Academy ranks higher (85.9 vs 79.6 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 Springfield Legacy Academy?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted): 265. Springfield Legacy Academy: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) and Springfield Legacy Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) is 84th of 300 and Springfield Legacy Academy is 45th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).