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#1156 of 1,793 schools in MA
Impact Prep at Chestnut
Middle School · Springfield · Springfield, MA
A Springfield middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
355 Plainfield Street, Springfield, MA 01107
- Math 6% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Impact Prep at Chestnut score 10% 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 has held near 10% across the 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (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 84 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Impact Prep at Chestnut 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 58Good 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (talented and Gifted)Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 254 | 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
- #44 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
Impact Prep at Chestnut is listed in Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Impact Prep at Chestnut
Impact Prep at Chestnut is a public middle school in Springfield, MA, part of Springfield, serving approximately 202 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Impact Prep at Chestnut
What grades does Impact Prep at Chestnut serve?
Impact Prep at Chestnut serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Impact Prep at Chestnut?
Impact Prep at Chestnut has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Impact Prep at Chestnut?
The student-teacher ratio at Impact Prep at Chestnut is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Impact Prep at Chestnut rank in MA?
Impact Prep at Chestnut ranks #1,156 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Impact Prep at Chestnut's MySchoolScout rating?
Impact Prep at Chestnut has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Impact Prep at Chestnut?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Impact Prep at Chestnut has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Impact Prep at Chestnut a charter school?
No, Impact Prep at Chestnut is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Impact Prep at Chestnut a Title I school?
No, Impact Prep at Chestnut is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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