Arthur D Healey vs John J. McGlynn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur D Healey
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
482 students
John J. McGlynn Middle School
Medford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
464 students
| Measure | Arthur D Healey Somerville, Massachusetts | John J. McGlynn Middle School Medford, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #832 of 1,009 | #248 of 300 |
| National rank | #33195 of 50,301 | #10568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| city | Somerville | Medford |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur D Healey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 36.4).
- •Arthur D Healey does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Arthur D Healey does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •John J. McGlynn Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.1).
- •Arthur D Healey is the larger school with 482 students compared with 464.
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 Arthur D Healey better than John J. McGlynn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur D Healey ranks higher (38.1 vs 36.4 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 Arthur D Healey and John J. McGlynn Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Somerville and Medford in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur D Healey: 482. John J. McGlynn Middle School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur D Healey and John J. McGlynn Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Arthur D Healey is 832nd of 1,009 and John J. McGlynn Middle School is 248th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).