Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)

355 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA 01107

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

274 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chestnut Accelerated Middle School, located in Springfield, Massachusetts, is a specialized educational institution designed to serve students identified as Talented and Gifted (TAG). As part of the Springfield Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a rigorous, fast-paced academic environment that challenges high-achieving students. Its curriculum is specifically tailored to meet the needs of learners who require advanced instruction beyond the scope of a traditional middle school program, fostering both intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills.

In addition to its focus on academic excellence, Chestnut Accelerated Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its students. The school aims to create a supportive community where gifted learners can collaborate with peers who share similar academic interests and aspirations. By offering a concentrated and enriched educational experience, the school prepares its students for the demands of high-level high school coursework and long-term academic success, ensuring they are well-equipped to excel in competitive post-secondary environments.

274

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	170
Black	58
Asian	10
Two or More	4

Hispanic
170 (62.5 %)
Black
58 (21.3 %)
White
30 (11.0 %)
Asian
10 (3.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)750-2333
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 103