Arlington Middle School vs John K Tarbox
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 342 m 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
John K Tarbox
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
281 students
| Measure | Arlington Middle School Lawrence, Massachusetts | John K Tarbox Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 300 | #842 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12702 of 15,369 | #33846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 543 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Lawrence | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John K Tarbox scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 25.8).
- •John K Tarbox does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •John K Tarbox does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •John K Tarbox does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Arlington Middle School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 281.
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 John K Tarbox?
On the Success Index (US), John K Tarbox ranks higher (37.2 vs 25.8 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 John K Tarbox?
About 342 m in a straight line, between Lawrence and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arlington Middle School: 543. John K Tarbox: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arlington Middle School and John K Tarbox rank in Massachusetts?
Arlington Middle School is 281st of 300 and John K Tarbox is 842nd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).