Impact Prep at Chestnut vs West Springfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.0 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
West Springfield Middle
West Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
909 students
| Measure | Impact Prep at Chestnut Springfield, Massachusetts | West Springfield Middle West Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 300 | #176 of 300 |
| National rank | #14913 of 15,369 | #5846 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 278 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 45% |
| city | Springfield | West Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Springfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 11.9).
- •West Springfield Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •West Springfield Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 14%).
- •West Springfield Middle does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.4).
- •West Springfield Middle is the larger school with 909 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 West Springfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), West Springfield Middle ranks higher (58.3 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 West Springfield Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Springfield and West Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Impact Prep at Chestnut: 278. West Springfield Middle: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Impact Prep at Chestnut and West Springfield Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Impact Prep at Chestnut is 299th of 300 and West Springfield Middle is 176th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).