For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,320 students in West Springfield, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Springfield, MA are Hampden Charter School Of Science West and West Springfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Springfield, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in West Springfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Springfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampden Charter School Of Science West
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 278-5450
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 278-5450
Gr: 6-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
West Springfield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Middle School Dr
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3404
Gr: 6-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
West Springfield, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
174 Brush Hill Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 735-2200
115 Southworth Street
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 263-3318
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Springfield, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Springfield, MA include Hampden Charter School Of Science West and West Springfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Springfield?
2 public middle schools are located in West Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in West Springfield?
West Springfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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