Hiram L Dorman vs Margaret C Ells
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.
Hiram L Dorman
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
Margaret C Ells
Springfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
141 students
| Measure | Hiram L Dorman Springfield, Massachusetts | Margaret C Ells Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #976 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #43964 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 279 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret C Ells does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.0).
- •Hiram L Dorman is the larger school with 279 students compared with 141.
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 Hiram L Dorman better than Margaret C Ells?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hiram L Dorman and Margaret C Ells?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiram L Dorman: 279. Margaret C Ells: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiram L Dorman and Margaret C Ells rank in Massachusetts?
Hiram L Dorman is 976th of 1,009 and Margaret C Ells is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).