Marshwood Middle School vs Shapleigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 6.1 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
Shapleigh School
Kittery · Public middle · Grades 4–8
357 students
| Measure | Marshwood Middle School Eliot, Maine | Shapleigh School Kittery, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 84 | #16 of 84 |
| National rank | #955 of 15,369 | #2938 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 490 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Eliot | Kittery |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marshwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 72.0).
- •Marshwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Marshwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Marshwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 24.4%).
- •Shapleigh School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.6).
- •Marshwood Middle School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 357.
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 Shapleigh School?
On the Success Index (US), Marshwood Middle School ranks higher (83.5 vs 72.0 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 Shapleigh School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Eliot and Kittery in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marshwood Middle School: 490. Shapleigh School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marshwood Middle School and Shapleigh School rank in Maine?
Marshwood Middle School is 9th of 84 and Shapleigh School is 16th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).