Central Tree Middle vs Paxton Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Tree Middle
Rutland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
369 students
Paxton Center
Paxton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
448 students
| Measure | Central Tree Middle Rutland, Massachusetts | Paxton Center Paxton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 300 | #435 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #2511 of 15,369 | #14130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 369 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| city | Rutland | Paxton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Tree Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 66.0).
- •Central Tree Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Central Tree Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Paxton Center does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Paxton Center is the larger school with 448 students compared with 369.
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 Tree Middle better than Paxton Center?
On the Success Index (US), Central Tree Middle ranks higher (74.1 vs 66.0 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 Tree Middle and Paxton Center?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Rutland and Paxton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Tree Middle: 369. Paxton Center: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Tree Middle and Paxton Center rank in Massachusetts?
Central Tree Middle is 107th of 300 and Paxton Center is 435th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).