Chestnut Hill Community School vs Jabish Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Hill Community School
Belchertown · Public middle · Grades 4–6
494 students
Jabish Middle School
Belchertown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
343 students
| Measure | Chestnut Hill Community School Belchertown, Massachusetts | Jabish Middle School Belchertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 300 | #224 of 300 |
| National rank | #9596 of 15,369 | #8933 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 494 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 38% |
| city | Belchertown | Belchertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jabish Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 41.0).
- •Chestnut Hill Community School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Jabish Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Jabish Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Chestnut Hill Community School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 343.
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 Hill Community School better than Jabish Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jabish Middle School ranks higher (44.0 vs 41.0 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 Hill Community School and Jabish Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Belchertown and Belchertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Hill Community School: 494. Jabish Middle School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Hill Community School and Jabish Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Chestnut Hill Community School is 233rd of 300 and Jabish Middle School is 224th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).