Memorial vs Philip G Coburn
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial
West Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
189 students
Philip G Coburn
West Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
| Measure | Memorial West Springfield, Massachusetts | Philip G Coburn West Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #764 of 1,009 | #883 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #29600 of 50,301 | #36617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 189 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | West Springfield | West Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 33.0).
- •Memorial does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Memorial does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Memorial does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.9).
- •Philip G Coburn is the larger school with 699 students compared with 189.
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 Memorial better than Philip G Coburn?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial ranks higher (43.5 vs 33.0 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 Memorial and Philip G Coburn?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between West Springfield and West Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial: 189. Philip G Coburn: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial and Philip G Coburn rank in Massachusetts?
Memorial is 764th of 1,009 and Philip G Coburn is 883rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).