B.F. Butler Middle School vs John J Shaughnessy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 114 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.F. Butler Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
516 students
John J Shaughnessy
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
485 students
| Measure | B.F. Butler Middle School Lowell, Massachusetts | John J Shaughnessy Lowell, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 300 | #680 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9922 of 15,369 | #24816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 516 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Lowell | Lowell |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J Shaughnessy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 39.5).
- •John J Shaughnessy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •John J Shaughnessy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •B.F. Butler Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.9).
- •B.F. Butler Middle School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 485.
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 B.F. Butler Middle School better than John J Shaughnessy?
On the Success Index (US), John J Shaughnessy ranks higher (50.5 vs 39.5 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 B.F. Butler Middle School and John J Shaughnessy?
About 114 m in a straight line, between Lowell and Lowell in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.F. Butler Middle School: 516. John J Shaughnessy: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.F. Butler Middle School and John J Shaughnessy rank in Massachusetts?
B.F. Butler Middle School is 237th of 300 and John J Shaughnessy is 680th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).