How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) | John J Duggan Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, MA | Springfield, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 265 | 823 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) | John J Duggan Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $33,774 | $33,774 |
| District | Springfield | Springfield |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) | John J Duggan Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| African American | 23.8% | 22.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.2% | 59.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) | John J Duggan Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 66.3:1 | 164.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.9% | 22.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 21 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.