Messalonskee Middle School vs Ralph M Atwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 599 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Messalonskee Middle School
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
495 students
Ralph M Atwood Primary School
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
194 students
| Measure | Messalonskee Middle School Oakland, Maine | Ralph M Atwood Primary School Oakland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 84 | #86 of 312 |
| National rank | #5783 of 15,369 | #14199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 495 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph M Atwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 58.6).
- •Messalonskee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 44.8%).
- •Ralph M Atwood Primary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Messalonskee Middle School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 194.
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 Messalonskee Middle School better than Ralph M Atwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph M Atwood Primary School ranks higher (65.9 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 Messalonskee Middle School and Ralph M Atwood Primary School?
About 599 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Messalonskee Middle School: 495. Ralph M Atwood Primary School: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Messalonskee Middle School and Ralph M Atwood Primary School rank in Maine?
Messalonskee Middle School is 38th of 84 and Ralph M Atwood Primary School is 86th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).