Conservatory of the Arts vs South End Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conservatory of the Arts
Springfield · Public high · Grades 6–12
296 students
South End Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
| Measure | Conservatory of the Arts Springfield, Massachusetts | South End Middle School Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 300 | #293 of 300 |
| National rank | #14872 of 16,910 | #13869 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 296 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Conservatory of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 19.5).
- •South End Middle School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Conservatory of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •South End Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.6).
- •Conservatory of the Arts is the larger school with 296 students compared with 163.
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 Conservatory of the Arts better than South End Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Conservatory of the Arts ranks higher (22.4 vs 19.5 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 Conservatory of the Arts and South End Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Conservatory of the Arts: 296. South End Middle School: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Conservatory of the Arts and South End Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Conservatory of the Arts is 289th of 300 and South End Middle School is 293rd of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).