Impact Prep at Chestnut vs Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 160 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Impact Prep at Chestnut
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
278 students
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
279 students
| Measure | Impact Prep at Chestnut Springfield, Massachusetts | Manchester Essex Regional Middle School Manchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #299 of 300 | #73 of 300 |
| National rank | #14913 of 15,369 | #1289 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 278 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 60% |
| city | Springfield | Manchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 11.9).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 12%).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 14%).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.4).
- •Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 278.
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 Impact Prep at Chestnut better than Manchester Essex Regional Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Essex Regional Middle School ranks higher (81.3 vs 11.9 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 Impact Prep at Chestnut and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School?
About 160 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Manchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Impact Prep at Chestnut: 278. Manchester Essex Regional Middle School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Impact Prep at Chestnut and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Impact Prep at Chestnut is 299th of 300 and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is 73rd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).