Chestnut Hill Community School vs Swift River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 152 m 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
Swift River Elementary
Belchertown · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
445 students
| Measure | Chestnut Hill Community School Belchertown, Massachusetts | Swift River Elementary Belchertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 300 | #702 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9596 of 15,369 | #26066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 494 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Belchertown | Belchertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swift River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 41.0).
- •Swift River Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Swift River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Swift River Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Chestnut Hill Community School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 445.
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 Swift River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Swift River Elementary ranks higher (48.7 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 Swift River Elementary?
About 152 m in a straight line, between Belchertown and Belchertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Hill Community School: 494. Swift River Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Hill Community School and Swift River Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Chestnut Hill Community School is 233rd of 300 and Swift River Elementary is 702nd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).