Burncoat Middle School vs Wm H Galvin Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 56 km 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
Wm H Galvin Middle
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
| Measure | Burncoat Middle School Worcester, Massachusetts | Wm H Galvin Middle Canton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #257 of 300 | #77 of 300 |
| National rank | #11391 of 15,369 | #1370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 720 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 61% |
| city | Worcester | Canton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wm H Galvin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 32.5).
- •Wm H Galvin Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 29%).
- •Wm H Galvin Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 35%).
- •Wm H Galvin Middle does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.6).
- •Burncoat Middle School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 716.
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 Wm H Galvin Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wm H Galvin Middle ranks higher (80.8 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 Wm H Galvin Middle?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Canton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burncoat Middle School: 720. Wm H Galvin Middle: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burncoat Middle School and Wm H Galvin Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Burncoat Middle School is 257th of 300 and Wm H Galvin Middle is 77th of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).