John F Kennedy Middle vs Thomas M Balliet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
Thomas M Balliet
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Middle Springfield, Massachusetts | Thomas M Balliet Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 300 | #961 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #13755 of 15,369 | #43111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas M Balliet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 20.1).
- •Thomas M Balliet does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Thomas M Balliet does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 7%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.9).
- •John F Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 366 students compared with 291.
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 F Kennedy Middle better than Thomas M Balliet?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas M Balliet ranks higher (22.8 vs 20.1 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 F Kennedy Middle and Thomas M Balliet?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Middle: 366. Thomas M Balliet: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Middle and Thomas M Balliet rank in Massachusetts?
John F Kennedy Middle is 291st of 300 and Thomas M Balliet is 961st of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).