Albert F Ford Middle School vs Normandin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.1 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
Normandin Middle School
New Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
| Measure | Albert F Ford Middle School Acushnet, Massachusetts | Normandin Middle School New Bedford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 300 | #274 of 300 |
| National rank | #5011 of 15,369 | #12515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 403 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 23% |
| 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 26.9).
- •Albert F Ford Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 23%).
- •Albert F Ford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 26%).
- •Normandin Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Normandin Middle School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 403.
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 Normandin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Albert F Ford Middle School ranks higher (62.1 vs 26.9 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 Normandin Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Acushnet and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert F Ford Middle School: 403. Normandin Middle School: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert F Ford Middle School and Normandin Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Albert F Ford Middle School is 155th of 300 and Normandin Middle School is 274th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).