Athol-Royalston Middle School vs Spark Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 88 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athol-Royalston Middle School
Athol · Public middle · Grades 5–8
446 students
Spark Academy
Lawrence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
| Measure | Athol-Royalston Middle School Athol, Massachusetts | Spark Academy Lawrence, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 300 | #241 of 300 |
| National rank | #10866 of 15,369 | #10119 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| city | Athol | Lawrence |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spark Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 34.9).
- •Spark Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Athol-Royalston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Spark Academy does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.1).
- •Athol-Royalston Middle School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 443.
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 Athol-Royalston Middle School better than Spark Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Spark Academy ranks higher (38.7 vs 34.9 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 Athol-Royalston Middle School and Spark Academy?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Athol and Lawrence in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athol-Royalston Middle School: 446. Spark Academy: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athol-Royalston Middle School and Spark Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Athol-Royalston Middle School is 250th of 300 and Spark Academy is 241st of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).