Fairview Elementary vs Michael E. Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elementary
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Michael E. Smith Middle School
South Hadley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
505 students
| Measure | Fairview Elementary Chicopee, Massachusetts | Michael E. Smith Middle School South Hadley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #824 of 1,009 | #228 of 300 |
| National rank | #32743 of 50,301 | #9227 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 387 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 36% |
| city | Chicopee | South Hadley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Michael E. Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 38.8).
- •Michael E. Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •Michael E. Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.5).
- •Michael E. Smith Middle School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 387.
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 Fairview Elementary better than Michael E. Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Michael E. Smith Middle School ranks higher (42.7 vs 38.8 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 Fairview Elementary and Michael E. Smith Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Chicopee and South Hadley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elementary: 387. Michael E. Smith Middle School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elementary and Michael E. Smith Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Fairview Elementary is 824th of 1,009 and Michael E. Smith Middle School is 228th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).