Van Sickle Academy vs Van Sickle Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Van Sickle Academy
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
262 students
Van Sickle Prep
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
206 students
| Measure | Van Sickle Academy Springfield, Massachusetts | Van Sickle Prep Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 300 | #287 of 300 |
| National rank | #14171 of 15,369 | #13501 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 262 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 20% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Sickle Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 17.6).
- •Van Sickle Prep does better on math proficiency (20% vs 9%).
- •Van Sickle Prep does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Van Sickle Prep does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •Van Sickle Academy is the larger school with 262 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 Van Sickle Academy better than Van Sickle Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Van Sickle Prep ranks higher (21.7 vs 17.6 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 Van Sickle Academy and Van Sickle Prep?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Van Sickle Academy: 262. Van Sickle Prep: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Van Sickle Academy and Van Sickle Prep rank in Massachusetts?
Van Sickle Academy is 296th of 300 and Van Sickle Prep is 287th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).