Bigelow Middle vs Watertown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 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
Watertown Middle
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | Bigelow Middle Newton, Massachusetts | Watertown Middle Watertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 300 | #179 of 300 |
| National rank | #435 of 15,369 | #5900 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 434 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| city | Newton | Watertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bigelow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 58.1).
- •Bigelow Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Bigelow Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Bigelow Middle does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •Watertown Middle is the larger school with 583 students compared with 434.
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 Watertown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bigelow Middle ranks higher (88.2 vs 58.1 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 Watertown Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Newton and Watertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bigelow Middle: 434. Watertown Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bigelow Middle and Watertown Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Bigelow Middle is 34th of 300 and Watertown Middle is 179th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).