Hiram L Dorman vs Springfield Preparatory Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 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
Springfield Preparatory Charter School
Springfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
486 students
| Measure | Hiram L Dorman Springfield, Massachusetts | Springfield Preparatory Charter School Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #976 of 1,009 | #146 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #43964 of 50,301 | #3197 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 279 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 72% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springfield Preparatory Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 21.4).
- •Springfield Preparatory Charter School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Springfield Preparatory Charter School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Springfield Preparatory Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.0).
- •Springfield Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 279.
- •Hiram L Dorman is a public school while Springfield Preparatory Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Springfield Preparatory Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Springfield Preparatory Charter School ranks higher (83.4 vs 21.4 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 Hiram L Dorman and Springfield Preparatory Charter School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiram L Dorman: 279. Springfield Preparatory Charter School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiram L Dorman and Springfield Preparatory Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Hiram L Dorman is 976th of 1,009 and Springfield Preparatory Charter School is 146th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).