For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 605 students in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South End are Veritas Preparatory Charter School and South End Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South End, Springfield, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 South End, Springfield, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Pine Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 539-0055
Gr: 5-11 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
South End Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2442
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 750-2442
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield, MA include Veritas Preparatory Charter School and South End Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Springfield?
the neighborhood of South End, Springfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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