Chestnut Hill Community School vs Nissitissit Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 81 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
Nissitissit Middle School
Pepperell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
494 students
| Measure | Chestnut Hill Community School Belchertown, Massachusetts | Nissitissit Middle School Pepperell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #233 of 300 | #94 of 300 |
| National rank | #9596 of 15,369 | #1911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 494 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 61% |
| city | Belchertown | Pepperell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nissitissit Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 41.0).
- •Nissitissit Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Nissitissit Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Nissitissit Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.0).
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 Nissitissit Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nissitissit Middle School ranks higher (77.5 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 Nissitissit Middle School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Belchertown and Pepperell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Hill Community School: 494. Nissitissit Middle School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Hill Community School and Nissitissit Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Chestnut Hill Community School is 233rd of 300 and Nissitissit Middle School is 94th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).