Forest Park Middle vs Sumner Avenue
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 954 m 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
Sumner Avenue
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | Forest Park Middle Springfield, Massachusetts | Sumner Avenue Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #271 of 300 | #664 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12346 of 15,369 | #24085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 282 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 34% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sumner Avenue scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 27.7).
- •Sumner Avenue does better on math proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Sumner Avenue does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Sumner Avenue is the larger school with 490 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 Sumner Avenue?
On the Success Index (US), Sumner Avenue ranks higher (51.6 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 Sumner Avenue?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Middle: 282. Sumner Avenue: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Middle and Sumner Avenue rank in Massachusetts?
Forest Park Middle is 271st of 300 and Sumner Avenue is 664th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).