Powder Mill School vs Westfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Powder Mill School
Southwick · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
383 students
Westfield Middle School
Westfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
671 students
| Measure | Powder Mill School Southwick, Massachusetts | Westfield Middle School Westfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #733 of 1,009 | #196 of 300 |
| National rank | #28061 of 50,301 | #6840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 383 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Southwick | Westfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 45.8).
- •Westfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Westfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Powder Mill School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.8).
- •Westfield Middle School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 383.
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 Powder Mill School better than Westfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westfield Middle School ranks higher (53.8 vs 45.8 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 Powder Mill School and Westfield Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Southwick and Westfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Powder Mill School: 383. Westfield Middle School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Powder Mill School and Westfield Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Powder Mill School is 733rd of 1,009 and Westfield Middle School is 196th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).