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#705 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 39% in state
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted)
Middle School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield middle school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
355 Plainfield Street, Springfield, MA 01107
- Math 40% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 86 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,969
Median home value
$215,500
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
31.2%
Poverty rate
37.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Prep at ChestnutEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Springfield Legacy AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Springfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| May Ctr School for Autism and Developmental DisPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #19 of 61
- District spending per student
- $26,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted)
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) is a public middle school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 254 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #705 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted)
What grades does Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) serve?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted)?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted)?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) rank in MA?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) ranks #705 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) a charter school?
No, Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) a Title I school?
No, Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted) is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (413) 750-2333
- Area population (ZIP 01107)
- 12,270
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01107; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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