Springfield High School of Science and Technology vs STEM Middle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 161 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,091 students
STEM Middle Academy
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
269 students
| Measure | Springfield High School of Science and Technology Springfield, Massachusetts | STEM Middle Academy Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 300 | #261 of 300 |
| National rank | #15571 of 16,910 | #11911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,091 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 26% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Middle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 18.3).
- •STEM Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 10%).
- •STEM Middle Academy does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 13%).
- •STEM Middle Academy does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.4).
- •Springfield High School of Science and Technology is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 269.
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 Springfield High School of Science and Technology better than STEM Middle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Middle Academy ranks higher (30.1 vs 18.3 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 Springfield High School of Science and Technology and STEM Middle Academy?
About 161 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Springfield High School of Science and Technology: 1,091. STEM Middle Academy: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Springfield High School of Science and Technology and STEM Middle Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Springfield High School of Science and Technology is 294th of 300 and STEM Middle Academy is 261st of 300 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).