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Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)

Q: Is Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) a good school?

Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) ranks 170 th of 484 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)?

In the 2024-25 school year, 265 students attended Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted).

Q: What is the racial makeup of Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)?

Students at Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) are 59% Hispanic, 24% African American, 10% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Public Grades 6-8

170^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 484 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Better than 65% of Massachusetts middle schools

Summary

Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) is a magnet school in the Springfield Public School district, serving 265 students in grades 6-8, and stands out as a high-performing school in a district that ranks in the bottom 10% of Massachusetts. This school is a clear academic outlier, dramatically outperforming its Springfield neighbors. For example, in 2024-2025, Chestnut achieved 50.4% proficiency in English Language Arts, compared to just 24.7% at the next highest Springfield school, Van Sickle Academy, and a range of 1.9% to 20% at other local schools. Similarly, in math, Chestnut’s 39.4% proficiency far exceeds Van Sickle Academy’s 12.6%, and it also outperforms middle schools in neighboring districts like West Springfield Middle (25.8%) and Dupont Middle (22.5%).

One of the school’s most powerful strengths is its exceptional effectiveness with specific student groups. Chestnut Accelerated ranks 6th out of 206 schools statewide for African American students, earning a 5-star rating, and also performs strongly for Hispanic and low-income students, with 4-star ratings. However, the school’s “talented and gifted” model shows a notable weakness for students with disabilities, though recent improvements have brought this subgroup to the state median. Interestingly, Chestnut shares its building with two other schools—Impact Prep at Chestnut and Springfield Legacy Academy—which have far lower proficiency rates (14.6% and 1.9% in ELA, respectively), highlighting how a magnet program can create a high-performing island within a struggling area.

While Chestnut has seen a slight decline from its 2018-2019 peak, it has maintained a stable 3-star rating over the last five years, demonstrating resilience through the pandemic. The school spends about $19,000 per student, which is higher than neighboring districts like West Springfield ($14,436) but lower than some other Springfield schools with poorer outcomes, suggesting its success is driven more by its specialized curriculum and selective admissions than by spending alone. For parents seeking a high-achieving middle school in the Springfield area, Chestnut Accelerated offers a proven track record, especially for students from historically underserved backgrounds.

265

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,972

Per pupil spending ?

90.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107

(413) 750-2333

District: Springfield

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.2%

African American:

23.8%

White:

9.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2017 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2017

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Springfield

✓Above the Massachusetts median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg19%

Massachusetts avg41%

170^th of 484

Massachusetts public middle schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 15 pts since 2017

From bottom 49% (2017) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 13Middle Schools in the Springfield

321^st of 348Springfield among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	62.2	170 of 484	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.7	186 of 493	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.6	200 of 501	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.1	160 of 497	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.0	185 of 501	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.5	119 of 498	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	146 of 484	69.8%	★★★★☆
2017	49.2	246 of 487	49.5%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	92.8	6 of 206	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	83.1	14 of 202	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	85.9	12 of 209	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	88.3	11 of 212	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	84.1	15 of 193	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	97.8	4 of 195	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	98.7	1 of 172	99.4%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	17.1	444 of 445	0.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	30.5	289 of 431	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.3	278 of 424	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.9	255 of 417	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	69.4	128 of 473	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	60.8	177 of 481	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.4	164 of 489	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.8	165 of 494	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.1	143 of 483	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	74.2	120 of 478	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	68.7	145 of 463	68.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	77.6	59 of 376	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	76.8	64 of 378	83.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.2	60 of 364	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	48 of 368	87.0%	★★★★☆
2021	79.4	47 of 335	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	90.9	19 of 322	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	85.1	34 of 309	89.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	74.8	77 of 464	83.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	70 of 469	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	78.8	64 of 481	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	87.5	29 of 489	94.1%	★★★★★
2021	82.4	34 of 462	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	14 of 452	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.0	21 of 438	95.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	54.4	195 of 473	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.2	190 of 483	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.6	238 of 489	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.1	154 of 497	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.3	236 of 485	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.5	111 of 478	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	63.0	156 of 466	66.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	218 of 435	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	25.2	350 of 441	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.9	383 of 444	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	88.9	28 of 503	94.4%	★★★★★
2021	82.6	44 of 489	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	95.2	15 of 484	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	90.4	21 of 467	95.5%	★★★★★

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	63.4	163 of 491	66.8%	★★★☆☆

Tested Remotely

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	76.2	67 of 339	80.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2023	52.1	177 of 403	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.3	130 of 404	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	85.5	41 of 396	89.6%	★★★★☆
2018	64.6	123 of 395	68.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)97th percentile+32 vs school

Hispanic (2025)84th percentile+19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)83rd percentile+19 vs school

Tested Remotely (2021)80th percentile+17 vs school

Female (2025)73rd percentile+8 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)67th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)59th percentile-6 vs school

White (2023)56th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2025)50th percentile-15 vs school

Disabled (2022)<1st percentile-68 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%+9 vs state

Civics45%+6 vs state

Science44%+3 vs state

Mathematics39%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)		MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Impact Prep at Chestnut	Public	6-8	355 Plainfield Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2333	278	18	15.1		17 (6.1%)	33 (11.9%)	219 (78.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	8.6	459^th of 484 public middle schools	5.2%		7.8	469^th of 493 public middle schools	4.9%	10	14.1	14.1	16.4	14.6	6.1	7.5	3.3	5.8	8.6	8.6	6.8	$42,812
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)	Public	6-8	355 Plainfield Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2333	265	28	9.4		26 (9.8%)	63 (23.8%)	157 (59.2%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)	62.2	170^th of 484 public middle schools	64.9%		57.7	186^th of 493 public middle schools	62.3%	16	60.4	38.5	52.6	50.4	30.8	36.3	53.3	39.4	44.2	44.2	45.5	$30,972
Springfield Legacy Academy	Public	6-8	355 Plainfield Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2333	299	27	11.0		4 (1.3%)	20 (6.7%)	273 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4.8	480^th of 484 public middle schools	0.8%		5.4	489^th of 493 public middle schools	0.8%	9	1.8	0.0	4.0	1.9	1.8	0.0	1.0	0.8	2.2	2.2	6.3	$27,013
Springfield Public Day Middle School	Public	6-8	732 Chestnut Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7281	60	9	6.5		4 (6.7%)	10 (16.7%)	40 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.0%)	4.6	482^nd of 484 public middle schools	0.4%		6.5	484^th of 493 public middle schools	1.8%	2	10.0	5.9	0.0	4.7		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$38,805
Springfield Middle School	Public	6-8	732 Chestnut Street	Springfield	01102	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7284	18	4	4.0		0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)				0.0				0.0				$40,122
West Springfield Middle	Public	6-8	31 Middle School Dr	West Springfield	01089	Hampden County	West Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 263-3404	909	79	11.4		554 (60.9%)	41 (4.5%)	208 (22.9%)	63 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.5%)	31.8	314^th of 484 public middle schools	35.1%		39.2	283^rd of 493 public middle schools	42.6%	31	36.6	37.6	24.4	32.8	40.3	26.2	11.3	25.8	20.6	20.6	20.0	$17,596
South End Middle School	Public	6-8	36 Margaret Street	Springfield	01105	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2442	163	18	8.9		5 (3.1%)	32 (19.6%)	120 (73.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	12.2	434^th of 484 public middle schools	10.3%		9.4	459^th of 493 public middle schools	6.9%	25	29.6	18.9	10.4	19.3	6.8	9.6	12.8	9.8	2.1	2.1	6.5	$26,653
Dupont Middle	Public	6-8	650 Front Street	Chicopee	01013	Hampden County	Chicopee	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 594-1881	683	72	9.5		291 (42.6%)	42 (6.1%)	316 (46.3%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.6%)	30	324^th of 484 public middle schools	33.1%		35.1	301^st of 493 public middle schools	38.9%	23	25.8	31.2	34.8	30.8	24.1	24.3	19.6	22.5	29.7	29.7	23.3	$22,637
Van Sickle Academy	Public	6-8	1170 Carew Street	Springfield	01104	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2887	262	23	11.4		21 (8.0%)	24 (9.2%)	205 (78.2%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	20.5	387^th of 484 public middle schools	20.0%		15.7	422^nd of 493 public middle schools	14.4%	35	23.3	16.9	32.6	24.7	6.8	7.8	21.6	12.6	18.3	18.3	25.3	$30,154
Van Sickle Prep	Public	6-8	1170 Carew Street	Springfield	01104	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2887	206	18	11.4		16 (7.8%)	40 (19.4%)	146 (70.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	14.8	424^th of 484 public middle schools	12.4%		14.4	435^th of 493 public middle schools	11.8%	11	15.4	13.8	29.9	20.0	4.7	8.6	13.2	9.0	17.3	17.3	16.9	$46,489

Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)

How many students attend Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)?

In the 2024-25 school year, 265 students attended Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted).

What district is Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) in?

Springfield

Is Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) a good school?

Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) ranks 170^th of 484 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)?

Students at Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) are 59% Hispanic, 24% African American, 10% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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