Central Middle vs Francis W Parker
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 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
Francis W Parker
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
| Measure | Central Middle Quincy, Massachusetts | Francis W Parker Quincy, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 300 | #450 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #1391 of 15,369 | #14716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 671 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Quincy | Quincy |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 65.1).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Francis W Parker does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.0).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 671 students compared with 323.
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 Francis W Parker?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (80.6 vs 65.1 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 Francis W Parker?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Quincy and Quincy in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 671. Francis W Parker: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Francis W Parker rank in Massachusetts?
Central Middle is 78th of 300 and Francis W Parker is 450th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).