Center School vs Fowler School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center School
Stow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
Fowler School
Maynard · Public middle · Grades 4–8
451 students
| Measure | Center School Stow, Massachusetts | Fowler School Maynard, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 1,009 | #175 of 300 |
| National rank | #1568 of 50,301 | #5779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 485 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 47% |
| city | Stow | Maynard |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 58.6).
- •Center School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Center School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 46%).
- •Fowler School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.8).
- •Center School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 451.
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 Center School better than Fowler School?
On the Success Index (US), Center School ranks higher (87.2 vs 58.6 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 Center School and Fowler School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Stow and Maynard in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center School: 485. Fowler School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center School and Fowler School rank in Massachusetts?
Center School is 79th of 1,009 and Fowler School is 175th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).