Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) serves 321 students in grades 6-8.
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)'s student population of 321 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
63%
22%
Black
20%
10%
White
11%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)'s ranking?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) is ranked #887 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)?
321 students attend Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted)?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) offer ?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) part of?
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented And Gifted) is part of Springfield School District.
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