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Kensington International School vs Sumner Avenue

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureKensington International School
Springfield, Massachusetts
Sumner Avenue
Springfield, Massachusetts
Success Index (US)
31
Lower 50%
52
Top 50%
State rank#900 of 1,009#664 of 1,009
National rank#37885 of 50,301#24085 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades PKโ€“5Grades PKโ€“5
Students278490
Enrollment278490
Free/reduced-price lunchโ€“โ€“
Students per teacher13.210.4
Reading proficiency42%52%
Math proficiency17%34%
citySpringfieldSpringfield
stateMassachusettsMassachusetts
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The verdict

  • โ€ขSumner Avenue scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 31.0).
  • โ€ขSumner Avenue does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
  • โ€ขSumner Avenue does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
  • โ€ขSumner Avenue does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.2).
  • โ€ขSumner Avenue is the larger school with 490 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 Kensington International School better than Sumner Avenue?

On the Success Index (US), Sumner Avenue ranks higher (51.6 vs 31.0 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 Kensington International School and Sumner Avenue?

About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Kensington International School: 278. Sumner Avenue: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Kensington International School and Sumner Avenue rank in Massachusetts?

Kensington International School is 900th of 1,009 and Sumner Avenue is 664th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).