Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School vs Sky View Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.4 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
Sky View Middle School
Leominster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
869 students
| Measure | Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Shirley, Massachusetts | Sky View Middle School Leominster, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 300 | #225 of 300 |
| National rank | #5729 of 15,369 | #8949 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 410 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Shirley | Leominster |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 44.0).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.5).
- •Sky View Middle School is the larger school with 869 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 Sky View Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School ranks higher (58.8 vs 44.0 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 Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Sky View Middle School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Shirley and Leominster in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School: 410. Sky View Middle School: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School and Sky View Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School is 174th of 300 and Sky View Middle School is 225th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).