Mary O Pottenger vs Van Sickle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 756 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary O Pottenger
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
Van Sickle Academy
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
262 students
| Measure | Mary O Pottenger Springfield, Massachusetts | Van Sickle Academy Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 1,009 | #296 of 300 |
| National rank | #15462 of 50,301 | #14171 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 365 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 9% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary O Pottenger scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 17.6).
- •Mary O Pottenger does better on math proficiency (52% vs 9%).
- •Mary O Pottenger does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •Mary O Pottenger does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Mary O Pottenger is the larger school with 365 students compared with 262.
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 Mary O Pottenger better than Van Sickle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mary O Pottenger ranks higher (64.0 vs 17.6 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 Mary O Pottenger and Van Sickle Academy?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary O Pottenger: 365. Van Sickle Academy: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary O Pottenger and Van Sickle Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Mary O Pottenger is 465th of 1,009 and Van Sickle Academy is 296th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).