Bigelow Middle vs Lyon K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 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
Lyon K-8 School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
143 students
| Measure | Bigelow Middle Newton, Massachusetts | Lyon K-8 School Brighton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 300 | #690 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #435 of 15,369 | #25512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 434 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| city | Newton | Brighton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bigelow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 49.5).
- •Bigelow Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Bigelow Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Lyon K-8 School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.1).
- •Bigelow Middle is the larger school with 434 students compared with 143.
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 Lyon K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Bigelow Middle ranks higher (88.2 vs 49.5 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 Bigelow Middle and Lyon K-8 School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newton and Brighton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigelow Middle: 434. Lyon K-8 School: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigelow Middle and Lyon K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Bigelow Middle is 34th of 300 and Lyon K-8 School is 690th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).