1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School vs Ottoson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School
Marlborough · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
Ottoson Middle
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
963 students
| Measure | 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School Marlborough, Massachusetts | Ottoson Middle Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #222 of 300 | #23 of 300 |
| National rank | #8797 of 15,369 | #313 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 965 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 75% |
| city | Marlborough | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ottoson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 44.6).
- •Ottoson Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 33%).
- •Ottoson Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 39%).
- •1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.5).
- •1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 963.
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 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School better than Ottoson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ottoson Middle ranks higher (89.6 vs 44.6 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 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School and Ottoson Middle?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Marlborough and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School: 965. Ottoson Middle: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School and Ottoson Middle rank in Massachusetts?
1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School is 222nd of 300 and Ottoson Middle is 23rd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).