Samuel Bowles vs Van Sickle Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Samuel Bowles
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Van Sickle Prep
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
206 students
| Measure | Samuel Bowles Springfield, Massachusetts | Van Sickle Prep Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #850 of 1,009 | #287 of 300 |
| National rank | #34278 of 50,301 | #13501 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samuel Bowles scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 21.7).
- •Samuel Bowles does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Samuel Bowles does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Samuel Bowles does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.4).
- •Samuel Bowles is the larger school with 325 students compared with 206.
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 Samuel Bowles better than Van Sickle Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Samuel Bowles ranks higher (36.6 vs 21.7 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 Samuel Bowles and Van Sickle Prep?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Samuel Bowles: 325. Van Sickle Prep: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Samuel Bowles and Van Sickle Prep rank in Massachusetts?
Samuel Bowles is 850th of 1,009 and Van Sickle Prep is 287th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).