Central Middle vs Clark Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Massachusetts, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Quincy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students
Clark Avenue School
Chelsea · Public middle · Grades 5–8
673 students
| Measure | Central Middle Quincy, Massachusetts | Clark Avenue School Chelsea, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 300 | #283 of 300 |
| National rank | #1391 of 15,369 | #12959 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 671 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 21% |
| city | Quincy | Chelsea |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 24.4).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 21%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Clark Avenue School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
- •Clark Avenue School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 671.
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 Central Middle better than Clark Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (80.6 vs 24.4 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 Central Middle and Clark Avenue School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Quincy and Chelsea in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 671. Clark Avenue School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Clark Avenue School rank in Massachusetts?
Central Middle is 78th of 300 and Clark Avenue School is 283rd of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).