Arlington Middle School vs Francis M Leahy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arlington Middle School
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
543 students
Francis M Leahy
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
| Measure | Arlington Middle School Lawrence, Massachusetts | Francis M Leahy Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 300 | #999 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12702 of 15,369 | #46810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 543 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 11% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arlington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 16.6).
- •Arlington Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 11%).
- •Arlington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Arlington Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.5).
- •Arlington Middle School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 525.
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 Arlington Middle School better than Francis M Leahy?
On the Success Index (US), Arlington Middle School ranks higher (25.8 vs 16.6 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 Arlington Middle School and Francis M Leahy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Middle School: 543. Francis M Leahy: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Middle School and Francis M Leahy rank in Massachusetts?
Arlington Middle School is 281st of 300 and Francis M Leahy is 999th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).