Chickering vs Pollard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chickering
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Pollard Middle
Needham · Public middle · Grades 7–8
867 students
| Measure | Chickering Dover, Massachusetts | Pollard Middle Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,009 | #3 of 300 |
| National rank | #84 of 50,301 | #62 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 492 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| city | Dover | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (95.2 vs 94.7).
- •Chickering does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Chickering does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Pollard Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.2).
- •Pollard Middle is the larger school with 867 students compared with 492.
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 Chickering better than Pollard Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chickering and Pollard Middle?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Dover and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chickering: 492. Pollard Middle: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chickering and Pollard Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Chickering is 2nd of 1,009 and Pollard Middle is 3rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).