Marshwood Middle School vs Messalonskee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marshwood Middle School
Eliot · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
Messalonskee Middle School
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
495 students
| Measure | Marshwood Middle School Eliot, Maine | Messalonskee Middle School Oakland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 84 | #38 of 84 |
| National rank | #955 of 15,369 | #5783 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 490 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| city | Eliot | Oakland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 58.6).
- •Marshwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Marshwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Marshwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 41%).
- •Marshwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.0).
- •Messalonskee Middle School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 490.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marshwood Middle School better than Messalonskee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Marshwood Middle School ranks higher (83.5 vs 58.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Marshwood Middle School and Messalonskee Middle School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Eliot and Oakland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshwood Middle School: 490. Messalonskee Middle School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshwood Middle School and Messalonskee Middle School rank in Maine?
Marshwood Middle School is 9th of 84 and Messalonskee Middle School is 38th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).