Belmont Middle School vs Hardy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont Middle School
Belmont · Public middle · Grades 7–8
742 students
Hardy
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
| Measure | Belmont Middle School Belmont, Massachusetts | Hardy Arlington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 300 | #231 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9523 of 15,369 | #6087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 742 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Belmont | Arlington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 41.3).
- •Hardy does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.8).
- •Belmont Middle School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 382.
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 Belmont Middle School better than Hardy?
On the Success Index (US), Hardy ranks higher (78.1 vs 41.3 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 Belmont Middle School and Hardy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Belmont and Arlington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont Middle School: 742. Hardy: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont Middle School and Hardy rank in Massachusetts?
Belmont Middle School is 232nd of 300 and Hardy is 231st of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).