John Ashley vs West Springfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Ashley
West Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
148 students
West Springfield Middle
West Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
909 students
| Measure | John Ashley West Springfield, Massachusetts | West Springfield Middle West Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 1,009 | #176 of 300 |
| National rank | #9050 of 50,301 | #5846 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 148 | 909 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | West Springfield | West Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Ashley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 58.3).
- •John Ashley does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.5).
- •West Springfield Middle is the larger school with 909 students compared with 148.
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 John Ashley better than West Springfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Ashley ranks higher (73.3 vs 58.3 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 John Ashley and West Springfield Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between West Springfield and West Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Ashley: 148. West Springfield Middle: 909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Ashley and West Springfield Middle rank in Massachusetts?
John Ashley is 313th of 1,009 and West Springfield Middle is 176th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).