German Gerena Community School vs Nelson Place
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
German Gerena Community School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Nelson Place
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
621 students
| Measure | German Gerena Community School Springfield, Massachusetts | Nelson Place Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #870 of 1,009 | #676 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #35261 of 50,301 | #24547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 621 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| city | Springfield | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Place scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 35.0).
- •Nelson Place does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Nelson Place does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •German Gerena Community School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
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 German Gerena Community School better than Nelson Place?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Place ranks higher (50.9 vs 35.0 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 German Gerena Community School and Nelson Place?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
German Gerena Community School: 621. Nelson Place: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do German Gerena Community School and Nelson Place rank in Massachusetts?
German Gerena Community School is 870th of 1,009 and Nelson Place is 676th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).