Burncoat Middle School vs Thorndyke Road
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 628 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burncoat Middle School
Worcester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
720 students
Thorndyke Road
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Burncoat Middle School Worcester, Massachusetts | Thorndyke Road Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 300 | #716 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #11391 of 15,369 | #26929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 720 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorndyke Road scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 32.5).
- •Thorndyke Road does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Thorndyke Road does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Burncoat Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
- •Burncoat Middle School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 319.
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 Burncoat Middle School better than Thorndyke Road?
On the Success Index (US), Thorndyke Road ranks higher (47.4 vs 32.5 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 Burncoat Middle School and Thorndyke Road?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burncoat Middle School: 720. Thorndyke Road: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burncoat Middle School and Thorndyke Road rank in Massachusetts?
Burncoat Middle School is 257th of 300 and Thorndyke Road is 716th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).