Bessie Buker Elementary vs Miles River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie Buker Elementary
Wenham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
Miles River Middle
Hamilton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
391 students
| Measure | Bessie Buker Elementary Wenham, Massachusetts | Miles River Middle Hamilton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,009 | #18 of 300 |
| National rank | #9027 of 50,301 | #273 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 255 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| city | Wenham | Hamilton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miles River Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 73.3).
- •Miles River Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Miles River Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Miles River Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.0).
- •Miles River Middle is the larger school with 391 students compared with 255.
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 Bessie Buker Elementary better than Miles River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Miles River Middle ranks higher (90.3 vs 73.3 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 Bessie Buker Elementary and Miles River Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Wenham and Hamilton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie Buker Elementary: 255. Miles River Middle: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie Buker Elementary and Miles River Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Bessie Buker Elementary is 311th of 1,009 and Miles River Middle is 18th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).