Center School vs Hale
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 385 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center School
Stow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
Hale
Stow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
247 students
| Measure | Center School Stow, Massachusetts | Hale Stow, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #79 of 1,009 | #25 of 300 |
| National rank | #1568 of 50,301 | #341 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 485 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 74% |
| city | Stow | Stow |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hale scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 87.2).
- •Center School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Center School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 77%).
- •Hale does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.8).
- •Center School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 247.
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 Hale?
On the Success Index (US), Hale ranks higher (89.2 vs 87.2 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 Hale?
About 385 m in a straight line, between Stow and Stow in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center School: 485. Hale: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center School and Hale rank in Massachusetts?
Center School is 79th of 1,009 and Hale is 25th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).