Hiram L Dorman vs STEM Middle 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.
Hiram L Dorman
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
STEM Middle Academy
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
269 students
| Measure | Hiram L Dorman Springfield, Massachusetts | STEM Middle Academy Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #976 of 1,009 | #261 of 300 |
| National rank | #43964 of 50,301 | #11911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Middle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 21.4).
- •STEM Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •STEM Middle Academy does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •STEM Middle Academy does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.0).
- •Hiram L Dorman is the larger school with 279 students compared with 269.
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 STEM Middle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Middle Academy ranks higher (30.1 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 STEM Middle Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiram L Dorman: 279. STEM Middle Academy: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiram L Dorman and STEM Middle Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Hiram L Dorman is 976th of 1,009 and STEM Middle Academy is 261st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).