Glenwood vs Van Sickle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
Van Sickle Academy
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
262 students
| Measure | Glenwood Springfield, Massachusetts | Van Sickle Academy Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #878 of 1,009 | #296 of 300 |
| National rank | #36315 of 50,301 | #14171 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 275 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 9% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 17.6).
- •Glenwood does better on math proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Glenwood does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Van Sickle Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Glenwood is the larger school with 275 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 Glenwood better than Van Sickle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood ranks higher (33.4 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 Glenwood and Van Sickle Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood: 275. Van Sickle Academy: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood and Van Sickle Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Glenwood is 878th of 1,009 and Van Sickle Academy is 296th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).