Dupont Middle vs Van Sickle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dupont Middle
Chicopee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
683 students
Van Sickle Academy
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
262 students
| Measure | Dupont Middle Chicopee, Massachusetts | Van Sickle Academy Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 300 | #296 of 300 |
| National rank | #7084 of 15,369 | #14171 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 683 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 9% |
| city | Chicopee | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dupont Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 17.6).
- •Dupont Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 9%).
- •Dupont Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 17%).
- •Dupont Middle does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.9).
- •Dupont Middle is the larger school with 683 students compared with 262.
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 Dupont Middle better than Van Sickle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dupont Middle ranks higher (52.5 vs 17.6 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 Dupont Middle and Van Sickle Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chicopee and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dupont Middle: 683. Van Sickle Academy: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dupont Middle and Van Sickle Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Dupont Middle is 199th of 300 and Van Sickle Academy is 296th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).