Albert F Ford Middle School vs Jireh Swift
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert F Ford Middle School
Acushnet · Public middle · Grades 5–8
403 students
Jireh Swift
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
204 students
| Measure | Albert F Ford Middle School Acushnet, Massachusetts | Jireh Swift New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 300 | #758 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5011 of 15,369 | #29327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 403 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| city | Acushnet | New Bedford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert F Ford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 43.9).
- •Albert F Ford Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Albert F Ford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Jireh Swift does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.0).
- •Albert F Ford Middle School is the larger school with 403 students compared with 204.
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 Albert F Ford Middle School better than Jireh Swift?
On the Success Index (US), Albert F Ford Middle School ranks higher (62.1 vs 43.9 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 Albert F Ford Middle School and Jireh Swift?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Acushnet and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert F Ford Middle School: 403. Jireh Swift: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert F Ford Middle School and Jireh Swift rank in Massachusetts?
Albert F Ford Middle School is 155th of 300 and Jireh Swift is 758th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).