Bigelow Middle vs John Ward
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bigelow Middle
Newton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
John Ward
Newton Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
186 students
| Measure | Bigelow Middle Newton, Massachusetts | John Ward Newton Centre, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #34 of 300 | #22 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #435 of 15,369 | #519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 434 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 87% |
| city | Newton | Newton Centre |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Ward scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 88.2).
- •John Ward does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •John Ward does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •John Ward does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.1).
- •Bigelow Middle is the larger school with 434 students compared with 186.
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 Bigelow Middle better than John Ward?
On the Success Index (US), John Ward ranks higher (91.3 vs 88.2 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 Bigelow Middle and John Ward?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton Centre in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigelow Middle: 434. John Ward: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigelow Middle and John Ward rank in Massachusetts?
Bigelow Middle is 34th of 300 and John Ward is 22nd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).