For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,864 students in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sixteen Acres are John J Duggan Academy, Springfield International Charter School and Kiley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John J Duggan Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Wilbraham Rd
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 787-7410
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Springfield International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Joan Street
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Springfield, MA 01129
(413) 783-2600
Gr: K-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Kiley Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Kiley Prep
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
180 Cooley Street
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Springfield, MA 01128
(413) 787-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield, MA include John J Duggan Academy, Springfield International Charter School and Kiley Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Sixteen Acres, Springfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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