Broadmeadow vs Pollard Middle
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.
Broadmeadow
Needham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
Pollard Middle
Needham · Public middle · Grades 7–8
867 students
| Measure | Broadmeadow Needham, Massachusetts | Pollard Middle Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #133 of 1,009 | #3 of 300 |
| National rank | #2703 of 50,301 | #62 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 502 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 85% |
| city | Needham | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pollard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 84.4).
- •Pollard Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •Pollard Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.3).
- •Pollard Middle is the larger school with 867 students compared with 502.
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 Broadmeadow better than Pollard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pollard Middle ranks higher (94.7 vs 84.4 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 Broadmeadow and Pollard Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Needham and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broadmeadow: 502. Pollard Middle: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broadmeadow and Pollard Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Broadmeadow is 133rd of 1,009 and Pollard Middle is 3rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).