Roberta G. Doering School vs William P. Sapelli Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roberta G. Doering School
Agawam · Public middle · Grades 5–6
522 students
William P. Sapelli Elementary
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
290 students
| Measure | Roberta G. Doering School Agawam, Massachusetts | William P. Sapelli Elementary Agawam, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #136 of 300 | #388 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #4468 of 15,369 | #12110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 522 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| city | Agawam | Agawam |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William P. Sapelli Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 64.6).
- •William P. Sapelli Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •William P. Sapelli Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Roberta G. Doering School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.5).
- •Roberta G. Doering School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 290.
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 Roberta G. Doering School better than William P. Sapelli Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William P. Sapelli Elementary ranks higher (68.9 vs 64.6 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 Roberta G. Doering School and William P. Sapelli Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Agawam and Agawam in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roberta G. Doering School: 522. William P. Sapelli Elementary: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roberta G. Doering School and William P. Sapelli Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Roberta G. Doering School is 136th of 300 and William P. Sapelli Elementary is 388th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).