Ashfield Middle School vs Downey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Middle School
Brockton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
Downey
Brockton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
| Measure | Ashfield Middle School Brockton, Massachusetts | Downey Brockton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 300 | #1003 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12154 of 15,369 | #47344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 19% |
| city | Brockton | Brockton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 15.6).
- •Ashfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Ashfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Ashfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Downey is the larger school with 602 students compared with 474.
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 Ashfield Middle School better than Downey?
On the Success Index (US), Ashfield Middle School ranks higher (28.7 vs 15.6 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 Ashfield Middle School and Downey?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Brockton and Brockton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashfield Middle School: 474. Downey: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashfield Middle School and Downey rank in Massachusetts?
Ashfield Middle School is 266th of 300 and Downey is 1003rd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).