Bellamy Middle School vs. West Springfield Middle School
Should you attend Bellamy Middle School or West Springfield Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Bellamy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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West Springfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Overview
Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Bellamy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 909 students in grades 6-8, West Springfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
776 students
909 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
79 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1150 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
243
297
Grade 7 Students
275
296
Grade 8 Students
258
316
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
41%
23%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
47%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%