Forest Park Middle vs Putnam Avenue Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 124 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
Putnam Avenue Upper School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
283 students
| Measure | Forest Park Middle Springfield, Massachusetts | Putnam Avenue Upper School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 300 | #203 of 300 |
| National rank | #12346 of 15,369 | #7319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 282 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| city | Springfield | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 27.7).
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 19%).
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.4).
- •Putnam Avenue Upper School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 282.
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 Forest Park Middle better than Putnam Avenue Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam Avenue Upper School ranks higher (51.5 vs 27.7 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 Forest Park Middle and Putnam Avenue Upper School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Middle: 282. Putnam Avenue Upper School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Middle and Putnam Avenue Upper School rank in Massachusetts?
Forest Park Middle is 271st of 300 and Putnam Avenue Upper School is 203rd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).