Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School vs Page Hilltop Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Shirley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students
Page Hilltop Elementary School
Ayer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
| Measure | Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Shirley, Massachusetts | Page Hilltop Elementary School Ayer, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 300 | #565 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5729 of 15,369 | #19540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | Shirley | Ayer |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.8 vs 58.1).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Page Hilltop Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.8).
- •Page Hilltop Elementary School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 410.
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 Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School better than Page Hilltop Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Page Hilltop Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Shirley and Ayer in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School: 410. Page Hilltop Elementary School: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Page Hilltop Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is 174th of 300 and Page Hilltop Elementary School is 565th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).